Dear Goans, WE CAN STILL SAVE GOA'S THREATENED PRIZED IDENTITY, IN A CIVILISED MANNER.
For Goans concerned, but show helplessness to act e.g. Non Residents saying that they are far away or Resident Goans saying that nothing will help, etc please allow me to suggest the following, practical action points: * * *(A) Media Blitz:* (1) Writes regularly (at least a few words) to the local papers/media (can be emailed) * * *(B) Political Blitz:* (1) Post letters/cards to all current 40 MLA's (or at least one MLA or your local MLA) (2) Conduct a well publicized signature campaign in your respective areas, addressed to Goa Government, Opposition, and Media and as many MLA's possible; this will not only spread significant awareness but also put pressure, on the elected representatives. *(C) Adopt your village/town (For Non Resident Goans in particular): * (1) Take time to understand the critical issues facing your village/town. (2) Identify with genuine activists on the ground, who are addressing the respective issues. (3) Network with others in your overseas region; who from your home village/town. (4) Agree support to local activists; if possible jointly with your overseas colleagues. (5) Financing activists (if needed) can be done on an issue basis; transparent & clearly accounted. IMAGINE THE IMPACT, if countless Goans act on the same and do not stop!! *The key is persistence*. Surely, this will not only send a very strong message demanding action & undoubtedly fuel VERY STRONG UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM amongst Goans, to rise & speak/act. Having addressed the 3 points with a few others and seen the reaction for myself; I am confident that more joining will simply amplify the effort i.e. the combined action will be extremely powerful!! BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF ONE; YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!! LET'S START THE BALL ROLLING FOR GOAN IDENTITY. *THE TIME HAS COME FOR EACH ONE OF US TO SPEAK UP OR ACT*. WHAT WE SAY OR DO NOW WILL DECIDE THE FATE OF GOA & GOANS. PLEASE SPREAD THIS MESSAGE. *ARWIN MESQUITA, UAE.* -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
