Freddy and Carmen and others who have been high-lighting the harmful effects of the anti-Goan Mega-Projects, Mining, SEZs that are being sought to be forced on Goans all raise very valid points and have the interest of Goa at heart.
Carmen mentions about the recent agitation where the SC and ST groups rallied together to voice their opinions - what a great show of solidarity and courage. While the fact of the matter is that a large part of our Goan population may not be internet savvy or be able to write to the newspapers to question what the Government, politicians with their nexus of Builders-TCP and Panchayat stooges have that should not stop us from having our voices heard. We've seen how all Goans rallied together to oppose the Regional Plan. The work is not over. All of us who want to do something for our beloved Goa should not give up hope but stand up and have our voices heard.. We have to join together to fight for Goa. Our struggle for Goa is because we as Goans are the ones who should be deciding what we want for ourselves, our villages and for Goa. There are many organizations whether it’s Xhetkarancho Ekvott, Save our Slopes, GBA, or Sebastian Rodrigues’ GAKUVED and MAAND that are giving a voice to Goans. We should not shy away from naming and shaming corrupt officials in the TCP, Village Panchayats and exposing their links to builders and of course their supporters among the Politicians. Together if we stand we as Goans will overcome. On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 2:55 AM, Carmen Miranda <[email protected]>wrote: > > In response to Freddy Fernandes post - Mega project in Cansaulim > which I read with interest, I must say I agree in general with his call to > action and total war > on the misguided and irresponsible governance and behaviour of Goa > government. > They have been challenged before and can be done again. > > However Freddy , when you write and I quote: > > " 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." > > Who exactly are you asking to build the mass movement? Are you going to be > part of this movement? > Will you help build the mass movement? > The news of the action taken by tribals in Goa did really cheer me up and > gave me some hope! > They have shown us the way, and yes, the time has come to do something. > But > are you going to be there > in the front line? I am ready but I am a goan woman. Don't know where all > the men are.... > Nevertheless, let's roll up our sleves and get down to it! > .....but where is the leadership? I am serious! > > Carmen > > 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 > (Freddy Agnelo Fernandes) >
