Tim de Mello wrote: But what is the way forward? What I would like to know is how the NRIs can influence the political system in Goa. There is not much point criticizing the goings-on in Goa if we cannot play a part. Can you or anyone else suggest a way that the NRIs can play a part in the running of Goa?
TRS: Some Goans, specially the "retornados" from Mozambique, in Portugal criticise vigorously (as can be noticed in the Goanet on and off) the developments in Goa after 1961, but one rarely hears about what they are investing to change the situation. Gilbert Lawrence Responds: The 'Way Forward' for the Diaspora Goans is to take care of the Goan Diaspora community in their own land. It is through example in and of your own Goan community that others can/will learn. The Goans in Canada and New York can do much to maintain and strengthen Goan culture and community in Canada and NY (like other ethnic groups) beyond social get together few times a year. I have mentioned on the GoaNet what Diaspora Goans could do to strengthen their own Goan community; on occasion to the ire of some Goenkars including you. So I will not repeat them again. So Diaspora Goans should take care of their own society rather than pontificate on the politics and the government of Goa. Native Goans can effectively get the government of their choice even if some phoreign Goans do not like their choice. Often we use our interest in the native land (Goa or India) as substitute / excuse for our lack of involvement in our own community. Regards, GL TRS: The same could be applied to Goans in Portugal? Specially to the vocal anti-Indian protesters? What are they doing for the betterment of the lot of Goans in Portugal, many of whom are struggling against heavy odds? It is far from true that all Goans are doing well in Portugal. The existing "clubs" have not tried hard to conduct any census to know how many are doing well and how many are struggling to make the ends meet. It is no use repeating that Goans are well accepted in the Portuguese society. That sounds more like the biblical (Letter to James) " please feel warm and eat...[but provides nothing]"! ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
