Dear Selma and Sunith, Congratulatons !
I think we have done the Goan Community A World of Good by Creating a Paradigm shift in their thinking - that there are more attractive career options if Goan Youngsters remain in College and get their degrees, rather than run off to the Gulf or the Ships after high school as Gulfies or Shippies. When Kharvi or Kunbi youth start graduating from college (including IITs) and start flying off to America on full scholarships or for high end jobs - we will see which Goans are questioning their Caste Stratifications upon their return ! Even Bamons, Chardos and others will make a beeline to their door steps with marriage proposals upon their return !
Education is a great Leveller ! American Education, Degrees and Careers will have a levelling impact on the caste stratifications of our Christao Goans ! All for the Greater Good of our Beloved Goa !
All this is only a dream now - When IITian Manohar Parrikar becomes Chief Minister of Goa in a few months, and Medical College/IIT Entrance Exam Classes are started all over Goa and the Medical Colleges / IITs start getting stuffed by Goans of all castes and creeds, Meritocracy (not Aristocracy) wll be the name of the Game in Goa !
Viva Goa ! Viva Parrikar ! Viva ! Viva ! Best Regards, Dr. Carmo D'Cruz, Goan, IITian INDIAN Harbour Beach, Florida
