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--- Elisabeth Carvalho wrote:
>
> Isn't it time we had an honest discussion about the
> unchecked import of poverty into Goa? Isn't it time
> we held our politicians accountable? Isn't it time
> we found workable solutions that will not extinguish
> our way of life but rather strengthen it?
>
Mario observes:
>
Elizabeth,
Good points. It's time. What exactly do we do next?
Unfortunately, I have no answers, only questions.
>
What exactly do we want the politicians to do? I'm
sure we can demand they address the atrocities of
prostitution, gambling, crime, violence and disease. I
think that's the least a decent local government can
do. Let's not forget road accidents. But I digress.
Back to the economic issues.
>
Are you suggesting a reverse-liberalization process?
Do you know anyone willing to start a construction
company in Goa or build a hotel that pays more than
the prevailing wage rates? Isn't one person's view of
poverty another person's survival, i.e. the busloads
of empty non-Goan bellies? Are these lesser persons
unworthy of our concern? What are all the Kunbi's and
Gaudi's doing these days to fill their bellies? Can
we prevent the free flow of labor between the rest of
India and Goa while simultaneously encouraging the
free flow of tourists and investors? Who decides what
to build and where?
>
Where is that bottle of Aspirin?
>
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