-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Fred:
I am in overall agreement with your views. Although I do not want to respond in a lengthy manner, here are my observations: 1. The caste element is hiding behind the so-called debate and proponents of Devnagiri script only. We need to continuously call their bluff. It cannot be quietly ignored. 2. There is a religious component no doubt, but it should be uncontroversial that Romi script should have as prominent a status as any other script. In a state rich in diversity, the goal ought to be unity in diversity. 3. The idea of one script, one language is made on tenuous ground. India and Europe thrive on many languages, dialects. Encouraging diversity and Romi script will keep the language alive. The 1987 error of "in Devnagiri script" needs to be reversed. For the survival of the language alone, never mind the underlying caste, religious, and geographical issues. Regards, George
