In response to Message: 10 Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:59:43 +0800 From: A C Fernandes <[email protected] <http://f5mail.rediff.com/prism/writemail?&mode=mail_to_individual&email=gscc888 @gmail.com&els=1ce294b51a5f7e1d1d1ac05b5e19f028> > To: [email protected] <http://f5mail.rediff.com/prism/writemail?&mode=mail_to_individual&email=goanet@ goanet.org&els=1ce294b51a5f7e1d1d1ac05b5e19f028> Subject: [Goanet] Mega project in Cansaulim
We have all been hearing a lot about the illegalities in the approvals by the Panchayat bodies and the TPC, who are taking advantages, of the loopholes in our very porous system, in providing NOC's to mega housing projects, and with the amendment to the Panchayati Raj bill, these loopholes will only become open volcanic craters. Our politicians and bureaucrats are become masters in weaving their way through these illegalities. One thing that I was taught right from my childhood days was that, one must accept ones folly and strive to rectify it, at all costs and not expect others to do it for him or her. A lesson I still remember from my boarding days at Loyola. How long have we been haggling over these mega housing issues or other major deviations by our authorities ? Don't we have any solution to it ? It is we, who have elected these imbecile, and it is only we who can bring them to their knees. I know, people have tried a lot but, that has not been enough, and if we analyse our failures, we will find that, the people who want action taken, will greatly out number the people who take actions and therein lies the sordid reality. We want others to do it for us, the Goan mantra to save Goa falling flat on it's face. Yesterday we witnessed another reality, of what a mass movement or mass participation can do and believe me, it is the only option left for Goans to enact, it is the only language that our corrupt Politicians and authorities understand, and it is the only way we Goans will be able to move mountains, if not ranges. The major issues facing Goans are rampant illegal mining, mega housing, CRZ, lack of basic amenities like water and electricity and lot others. All the people from the length and breadth of Goa have been affected, aren't we Goans, men enough to fight for our right for survival ? Aren't we Goans men enough to keep our petty difference and egos aside and fight together for the future of our children and for Goa ? What we need is very simple and basic, a collective effort by every Goan, living in cities or in villages to fight for his or her right for survival only then will we be able to save Goa. Build a mass movement, choke the authorities and let them know that we Goans mean business and most of all, instill in them the fear, of a mass peoples movement, only then will they realize the true power of the people. We may have to suffer, there will be casualties but our cause should be far greater than any sufferings, we have to be ready for any eventuality. Words and tears will not deter our corrupt politicians, only our action of a mass movement will cause deliverance. Let's do it for ourselves and for Goa 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 ______________________________________________________________________
