In a message dated 9/16/2005 11:18:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Dear Goans, Reading the correspondence, I believe we are moving away from the main issue. The issue is the airport and not who is who. We are what we are and will remain what we are as long as we are there. We should look towards the future and should try to improve it for our next generation. I suppose we are all looking for a peaceful Goa for Goans. The past was the past and cannot improve the future. Senhor Amilcar, I don't know you in person. My name is Agnelo Gomes, originaly born and raised from Comba, Margao, majority of my youth I spent in Margao. I was former Union leader of ZACL, Sancoale Goa(1970-1976). Now settled in New Jersey, USA for almost 30 years. Your name rings me the bell. There was one Doctor named Amilcar in Margao, married to my collegemate in Chowgule, Quadro's sister from Borda. Well, if you're not same person, please accept my apology. Just a curiosity. Goans are spread all over the world, and Internet has pulled us together, it's a nice feeling, many may not agree with me. Appreciate your concern how we can improve future of our next generation. You express well like a diplomat, kind and caring, I've almost agreed with you suggestion, however, I've to hold on some reservation. Decent civilized Goans normally shy away from politics, that has allowed many crooks and criminals take part in politics. Democracy is a good institution, it will work only, when all people are treated equal except criminals, most educated and caring, and of all sensible. Goans are peaceful people I agree with you, sosegado, caste minded and pobre fidalgo. How can we forget our past? Indian conquistador in 1961 and since various sets of Goan governments faulted on our development and welfare. I'm of the opinion it's time now to make a change for the future of our next generation. Put pressure on Indian government to quit Goa. Why we're afraid, Goa belongs to Goans, and not outsiders. Goans are intelligent, caring and well of people. We can hold our Fort, if we're united. We simply don't jump on wagon for the interest of politicians. We cannot get united simply on one issue. I simply don't like the notion that corrupt politicians trained by Indian government as being insider calling shots and Goan people outsiders. The reason politicians win, because there is no unity among Goans, we discriminate our own kind. That's the drawback of Democracy. You take Care. Best Regards, Agnelo Gomes New Jersey, USA
