Phillip Thomas wrote:
1. What has been the nature of the equation, the relationship, between the Navy and Goa over the decades?
2. What are the plans for building Goa into a 21st century "3700 sqkm 'city' of beautiful villages" ? And what is the Navy's contribution to that going to be at Dabolim?
JC comment: Well said Prof!
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Gilbert Menezes wrote
< Your basic premise is wrong. The airport did not belong to the people of Goa pre 1961, as you have stated. It belonged to the Portuguese, as it was a Government facility. After independence, it
devolved to the Govt. of india, and technically, it now belongs to the people of Goa, because we belong to a democracy, and the Govt. is *of* the people.>
This is the "best" spin-interpretation of democracy I have found second only to Mario's definition of democracy.
Let's get this right. Goa was NOT given Independence.
That action was taken WITHOUT the consultation of the people of Goa, and Gilbert has the neuronas to call it democracy?
Thank you Gilbert, but even Mario makes good ......anyway
Gilbert Menezes again
<what is wrong is your continued insinuation about the Navy not providing jobs for Goans. As usual, your generalisations are based on lack of knowledge of local conditions. All civilian workers in the Naval base are hired through open advertisements in the newspapers.>
Could you please, Gilbert, post a copy of the last Advert in the Goa Newspapers for civilian posts at Dabolim.
And since you have the Knowledge (which I lack), could you please ask for data on Goan applicants and appointments.
One more question - while you are at it -
When you next visit the "club", please find out HOW the consession stalls are awarded..... IF you find an OPEN advert for those stalls, do let us know. Unless "special" qualifications are needed to run those stalls.
Talking about Newspapers, here is an item which might enlighten the democratic flame in you (and perhaps - your soul mate Mario)
http://www.colaco.net/1/senses.htm
till another time
jc
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