> Jose Colaco wrote: > Having said that:.... > 1: It is true that Goans were NEVER asked what they wanted. It is highly > possible that a majority of Goans (in 1961) would (if given the choice) have > voted to be a part of Nehru's India than of Salazar's Portugal.
Turning back the clock to 1961... 1. Let's say Goans were allowed to vote after Nehru's action and they chose to be an independent country. Where would they be today? Answer: Corrupt politicans, ineffective govt., apathetic population and diaspora. 2. Let's say Goa became part of a neighboring state. Where would they be today? Answer: Corrupt politicans, ineffective govt., apathetic population and diaspora. 3. Let's say Goans became a part of India and subsequently a state (which they did). Where would they be today? Answer: Corrupt politicans, ineffective govt., apathetic population and diaspora. 4. Let's say they voted to be an overseas Portuguese province. Where would they be today? Answer: Corrupt politicans, ineffective govt., apathetic population and diaspora. Should it matter where you start if you end up in the same place? Regards, George _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected]) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s
