----------------------------------------------------------------- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/
----------------------------------------------------------------- Influx of uncontrolled Migrants into Goa Reading goanet during the last couple of days has got me thinking, Seby for his stand on the mining issue against the powerful mining lobby was branded "Naxalite", Venita after being dragged off a Gram Sabha became an accidental activist, Rajan Parrikar for his "ghatti" stand, was said to be obsessed against "ghatti" culture and was termed racial and the term used as derogatory and now Arwin has been accused of playing God for his stand on controlled migrants by some migrant sympathisers, probably they think that they are the only ones who have a heart in them and the likes of Arwin are heartless people or could be with the "kashties" dwindling or disappearing some people would want to see, more "dhotis" and "lungies" floating up and down the plains and open spaces of Goa, which will be lot more familiar sights to them. I fail to understand how come people do not notice the huge anomalies which exist, incubate and flourish right under their nostrils, or is there a Sahara Valley somewhere in Goa that they dwell in, and not come out of it or are they the residents of the Governor's Palace at Cabo Raj Niwas and hence haven't seen anything out side of their paradise and so, are ignorant of the existence of threat to Goa and Goans due to the influx of uncontrolled migrants. If Arwin is playing Goa, what are his critics playing ? Solomon, considered to be the wisest men to be born on earth, who have to knowledge of all and answers to all ? Some have even asked Arwin to leave the Gulf and go to Goa and start acting on his notions rather than filling up cyberspace, is it a guilt feeling that they have, of having left their home land for greener pastures, and want to be respected by their accommodators, they need not have that guilt feeling and I am sure our Goans in other countries will never ever out number the locals and dirty their surroundings, I would like to tell those guys who think like wise that Awirn has done and is still doing a lot more for Goa and Goans from here in the Gulf and during his numerous visits to Goa, than what the wise guys must have collectively done for Goa. JC has rightly supported Rajan Parrikar on the issue of present state in which Panjim has befallen, and trust me it's not just Panjim, it's most parts of our beautiful Goa that have been littered with shanties and used as public toilets. A lot would be appreciated if Arwin's critics would except the fact that Goa will soon be like a party hall which can only house twenty couples but is filled with five hundred with just a couple of toilets, people should be wise enough to realize, what effect that could have on the party hall and the over all scenario of Goa in a few years time by then the avalanche could be too forceful to negate. I say, get your blindfolds off and see the reality and come up with answers of the possible "can do's" and if not let others do what you as a Goan are suppose to do, without being a hindrance to them, I must actually say that Arwind has infact handled himself well despite all the unwarranted criticism. I would like to once again emphasize that Arwin is not against migrants but believes like a good many of us, that there should be control over the migrants flooding Goa. Like most of you, I too wander why some people think like our corrupt gutless politicians ? Each one is entitled to each one's thoughts, I do rest my case. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes -------------------------------------------------------- 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. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. -------------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________
