In the circumstances today in Goa, all should ensure that the purported murderers of Fr Eusebio will get a trial which is seen to be fair and be found guilty or not guilty. If guilty, the law of the land should apply. To press for a lynching approach by anybody (especially, stoning and upside-down crucifiction in a public place) is absurd to say the least. Just imagine if this actually did happen:
1. Goa would make world news with reporters from all over the world with their telephoto lenses etc. and billions closely watching their TV screens for an extraordinary spectacle. 2. Goa would quickly gain a reputation as a barbaric place. Its serenity would be bismirched overnight. 3. Tourism and the income generated from it would definitely dry up overnight. 4 The Hindus in the majority in Goa, would invariably take umbrage and this could generate retaliation on Roman Catholics, in particular, and anyone else around, not only in Goa but other parts of India. Fundamentalists among the Hindu and other groups would react to a golden opportunity to create mayhem which could get out of control in an India trying to project itself as an economic giant. 5 Severe communal discord, experienced elsewhere in India, from time to time, would be guaranteed to take place in Goa with unpredictable consequences. Clearly our fundamentalists and so called Catholics in a lynching mood need to look beyond their noses. Also to bear in mind Christ's saying..."he that is without sin, let him cast the first stone." So, down with emotional unhelpful outbursts and up with intelligent thought on dealing with serious criminality in Goa and India. Cornel
