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On 12/06/07, Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The spate of anti-Catholic sentiments expressed since > the commencement of the elections by Hindu Goans on > this forum are shocking and very disheartening. I had > always known that a divide between the two communities > existed, I had no idea that the divide was actually an > abyss of ignorance. > > >From being called pro-western, anglophiles, > pro-christao, congress' vote-bank, to our priest being > all lumped together as pedophiles or sectarian > malcontents infiltrating every walk of political life, > to being accused of converting Hindus, the accusations > seem to go on unabated on a daily basis even by some > people who bear the tittle of doctor appended to their > names................................. > God bless Goa. > selma RESPONSE: Well stated Selma, IMHO, I don't think that, these days, adding the prefix Dr. carries much weight in cyberspace; it might do in respective circles, such as conventions, seminars etc. Not on this site for sure, no quarter given!! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
