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Message: 3 Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 From: "Cecil Pinto" Subject: [Goanet] NGOs: Where do you get your money from? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The column below appeared in OPinionatED - Herald, Goa on 8th August 2008 NGOs: Where do you get your money from? By Sujay Gupta Cecil, what is your opinion on this article ? or is it just posted for our info ? First and fore most, why did the NGO's come into existence ? It's entirely because of the non performance of our elected members of different public bodies or better still if I say, for the outstanding performance of our elected members of different public bodies in amassing unlimited wealth by what ever means possible for themselves and aggravating, grievances of the general public. If these elected members had worked for the good of the people and of the land sincerely, we would not be having this discussion or the NGO's around, would we ? I agree with Sujay Gupta on one issue, transparency, all public bodies including NGO's should be made transparent, in the wake of the terrorist activities linked to NGO's its become even more vital that they are made transparent, and which body should be given the responsibility ? A good question. Now, the Election Commission has laid down a rule that people who wish to stand for election should declare all their assets and be accountable for it. If this rule was strictly enforced how many of the elected members (present) would be in the Assembly or the Parliament right now ? Which particular body has the responsibility of investigating the assets of the Politicians and are they doing their jobs right ? Or are they all totally blind ? What were these politicians before they joined politics and how come they have so much now ? For all we know they could be the ones funding the wrong groups, is it not possible ? Mr. Gupta you are barking at the wrong tree. You are trying to block the passage of an ant and allow the elephant to pass by. I agree, not all NGO's are genuine and some of them have their own agendas, in those cases, you being a reporter, If you have the proof in the Candolim issue, why don't you file a PIL against them and expose them ? or don't you have the balls for that. May be since you have been singing praises of the mining lobby you may find somebody who has balls in there to finance you. Mr. Gupta, which opening of yours works faster and better, the one that you eat with or the one that you "throw out" ? Which part of your anatomy does think of the lofty judgments that the NGO's want all mines shut down ? All over Goa, the people of Goa are asking for closing down of illegal mines which have suddenly popped up or starting operations after remaining dormant for a number of years and question the ones that are running legally, if they are following all the procedures including environmental protection and pollution which are very vital for our survival. Is that wrong, or are we not allowed to questions in a democracy where our lives and our future are at stake ? I come from one such village where we the villagers opposed the mining activities, and the NGO's have guided us and rightly at that, if you were a native of one of those villages you would know what the ills of mining are. Mr. Gupta you are not a Goan by birth, you are here only to make a fast buck like so many others who think Goa is a goose that lays golden eggs, but don't you dare to make those bucks at the cost of Goa and Goans by supporting the mining barons for their money. It is very dangerous and could be very unhealthy too, to play with the feelings of the people when they are victimized and tortured. Before I end, can you investigate the corporate that you support and let us know how much money goes in to the pockets of our corrupt politicians to support all their illegal activities ? Freddy Agnelo Fernandes D G Jones International Ltd. Dubai Mall - Project P.O. Box 62256 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel : 00971 4 4073599 Mob : 00971 50 541 7001 -------------------------------------------------------- The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. 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