Yes, in my opinion Portugal did give Goa preferential treatment, it was the real jewel in the crown, but not in a material sense. Portugal made Goans equal with the "mainland" Portuguese, something granted to nobody else in the empire. You can find ample evidence of that in Portugal and its former empire, from a very long time back.
Last but not the least, Goa is the best place on earth for my mother too (she was born there). I fully respect that.
Rui Manuel Colla�o
From: "Nagesh Bhatcar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet]Goa v/s Other Portuguese colonies... Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2003 18:09:26 +0000
Dear Mr.Rui Manuel Colla�o,
Thanks for your passionate response about your Mozambique! However, don't simply assume things like 'Mr. Bhatcar, you really do not seem to have much knowledge of the world outside your little Goa.'. You know as little about me, as I know about your background. A humble and straightforward reply to any question or query is more in order rather than an arrogant one.
I am not a person that has tried in anyway to slam Portugal for its colonization. Portugal's colonization of Goa is good only for the History books now. My sole intent was to find out whether Portugal did indeed give Goa any preferential treatment compared to its other colonies.
Yes, to me Goa is the best place on earth!
Nagesh Bhatcar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: "Rui Collaco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Mr. Bhatcar, you really do not seem to have much knowledge of the world outside your little Goa. But you should not talk about what <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>). By the present state of affairs in those countries you cannot judge how they were in the past!
Rui Manuel Colla�o
Lisbon
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