U P Kamath wrote: It is true that Goa was crime free during Portuguese rule.But racism under them was much more severe than the British! The state was much more oppressive. Comment: Whether racism was more or less severe than the British, only someone who has made a comparative study can comment. To the layman both were undesirable. UPA: I find that centuries of Portuguese repression, or rather slavery, should i list: Take the Goan catholic names for example: When did Da Costa, De Cunha, Fernandes or Quatros become more christian than Goan family name like Kakodkar, Shirodkar, Poi or Prabhu? So, Govan Catholicism was not just religious conversions.They destroyed your ancestry and implanted Portuguese ancestry on you. Comment: May I suggest that you visit the libraries and study goan history before punching your keyboard. A goan is as alike to a Portuguese as chalk is to cheese. Not only has the goan catholic inherited the customs and traditions of the his Hindu ancestors but even the obnoxious caste system. So much for destroying ancestry and implanting Portuguese ancestry. A rose called by any other name smells just the same. UPA: Note that Mangalorean Catholics migrated to the Canara from Goa in the 17th and 18th century.They have not assimilated into the local population, though they live harmoniously with the locals. They have their religion intact, Go to masses on Sundays and other festive days etc. They have preserved their Konkani language, publications, music and Theater. Comment: The goan catholics are no different. Please visit any of the villages.The people live as harmoniously with their neighbours, go to church and have preserved their language, culture, music and theatre. UPA: I find Manglorean Catholic girls and women quite attractive, whereas I find Goan catholics distinctively ugly in general. I feel It is due to 450 years of Portuguese slavery. Now one may be politically correct and accuse me of bias. But I feel the Mangalorean catholics had more freedom for generations and it shows on their faces. Comment: Maybe you need to visit an optician for an eye check up.Please check how many goan girls have been selected as Airhostesses, become Models, won beauty contests, become filmstars. And to connect beauty with Portuguese rule defies logic.
Regards, Marshall
