From: "Gilbert Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet]RE: Height of Progress Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 23:30:24 -0500
Subject: Height of Progress
Goans are known to be very articulate and very progressive. Recently I have noticed we have evolved to new heights. Individuals have in the past posted an opinion or a supposed fact on the Goanet. Then, when they (authors) are requested to back the statements, conclusion or anecdotal case with statistics or more specific information, we see the response: "You do the research and prove me wrong!"
When the research is presented, it is called 'revision history'. Big words! But no statistical facts or reference to contradict the 'revision history'.
Indian judicial system (I wonder if copied from the British system) of issuing "SHOW CAUSE NOTICE" whereby a potential culprit has to show cause why he/she not be arrested and charged with a crime: I have always found it tantamount to being be presumed guilty until the victim can produce his/her innocence.
That applies "effectively" to the genuinely weak members of society that have no connections/possibil�ities of awailing themselves of the profered pre-emptive facility.
Those well connected, even the lion-hearted ones, can simply walk into the nearest govt. medical agency and get their hearts declared too feeble to withstand any criminal charges directed vs then, no matter how blatantly worthy they may be of them.
Alfred
By the way: Is not this the approach or "Modus Operandi" of the Inquisition (1560-1812) which many of these individuals have condemned? But they practice the same 200-400 years later. :=)) Very intellectual ani progressive. :=))
I have some data regarding the inquisition which I will post in about two to three weeks. But those who expect me to do the research to prove and / or refute their or someone else's "off the cuff statements" or impressions like linking the Goan Inquisition to the Jews, Crypto-Jews, Christians, Hindu, Muslim, etc, may have the wrong impression of my interests. They will be sitting on their hands for a long time. :=)) Regards, Gilbert
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