In response to a recent posting of mine on the subject, Cip Fernandes
had opined that the language was "inappropriate" and suggested that it be
re-phrased. He apparently found the term "thief" to be offensive.
In this connection I would like to draw the attention of fellow-
goanetters to the front page editorial in today's issue of "Gomantak Times"
under the banner-headline:
" Do not let bloodsucking socundrel politicians rule you!"
Shortage of space prevents me from quoting further extracts from
the editorial at length, but one sentence highlighted in bold letters
within a box on the front page deserves to be quoted:
"Even gangsters, mafia dons and smugglers have more honour and
values than our politicians. Criminal gangs in Mumbai and Dubai have a
better record of loyalty than political parties in Goa."
Perhaps Cip found the term used by me to be too mild and felt that I
should have used a stronger expression!
---Tony Correia-Afonso.
