Filomena wrote: I second Teotonio's view that there's a pluarility of views out there on various topics, and none should or can be excluded on an open forum like Goanet. Are you, Cornel, and others who object to the saint discussion proposing some kind of censorship? Failing censorship, there is always the delete button - you don't have to read every post that comes on Goanet. That way, you all can have the freedom to discuss the topics that please you, and we can discuss the ones that we know something about. Gilbert writes: I fully support Teotonio and Filomena's posts. It is a pity that Vasu, Cornel and other Goans do not see the value of discussing Goa's history which is having an effect in Goa and in India even today. The animosities between various ethnic groups are frankly because of ignorance. If you followed our posts, we are educating ourselves even after we have read and have taken an interest in Goa's history. You may think that we are getting under each other's skin (and perhaps we are). But as we defend our long held positions, in the end we may be saying, we should not be so dogmatic about our views and judge the past so harshly. This is better than being ignorant of history. Hope the next time you celebrate the feast of SFX, you will better understand the challenges he faced and admire Goencho Saib even more. Gilbert
Baba Gilbert, Bai Filu ani Senhor Dom Teo, I am absolutely not against issues of Sainthood or for that matter the Bibles, amgeli Bhagawat Geeta or the Holy Quran (PBUH) It is a fact that we too are learning from your dogmatic discussions. It is also true that netters involved in any sort of forum gain knowledge on several issues. However as Bai Filu has suggested anything which is of no interest to anyone can be simply deleted by single �butao�. My only concern was that we should consider being more constructive on �Building Goa�. Making the place safe grounds to breathe, safe to live, priority to Goans, create employment opportunities (increase per capita income, GDP) focus against legalising of illegal lands and properties, free of existing hidden agendas. I again wish to reiterate that I have nothing against articles related to sainthood or any such matters. As one of the tourist mentioned here if developers continue to build matchbox buildings and hotels int he name of comercailization and tourism, I think that will be the end of tourism industry. As for Goencho Saib, I understand the exposition is this year and am already putting together a small batch of Tourist from here whom I will be as a guide through out their week long stay in Goa. I've already put his history to be narrated under my belt. I had requested Suzanne to air out her grievances on this net including copy to Goa Tourism Board, BTA and other valid sites. Some how we missed to see my post here on Goanet. Vasu To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Bosco - Goanet Volunteer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 11:10:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Goanet]bad experience in Goa Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 05:11:36 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sir, I have just returned back from a holiday in Goa and had a very bad experience with the tour operator and hotel proprietor. Please could you let me know of any organisation in Goa where I could address these issues. I have already contacted the necessary associations in the UK but feel I would like to point out to officials in Goa my bad experience and hope nobody else would share a similar fate of substandard conditions and exploitation. Kind Regards, Suzanne Fernandes ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################
