Soter, You are unfortunately wrong, but in a good way! The real issue here is the negative impact tourism is having on Goa's unique culture. As you have so eloquently said so many times on this forum, Goa's culture needs to be protected at all costs from the evils of tourism, mining, the ghattis etc.
The taxi drivers were probably drunk, thanks to the unique Goan culture of cheap (but good) booze. Also, they were simply trying to send a message to the tourists that they are not welcome here - something you will surely appreciate. I think your shrill cries for protecting Goa are finally getting though even to the taxi drivers! Marlon ----- Original Message ---- From: soter <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, December 26, 2009 1:48:53 PM Subject: [Goanet] Goa _ The paradise of criminals The corrupted society of Goa has once again demonstrated that it's enemy is within. Russian women had to spend the early morning hours of the Christmas hiding in the forest to evade the advances of their rapists. Our taxi drivers and motorcycle pilots were one of the safest mode of public transport and women would trust this mode of transport even late into the night. But now the news that a taxi driver had tried to rape some Russian women is very very very sad, but not at all surprising. Just like politicians and police have lost control over their sexual urge, even the public transport operators seem to be succumbing to their lustful desires. The naked truth that Goa has been highly criminalised is being exposed day in and day out. How long will everyone deny this? What more ghastly proof do we Goans require to be shaken up from our denial mode? Now what will Goa's ostrich Chief Minister Digmabara and North Goa MP Shanty Naik have to say? Going by their rhetoric, the answer will possibly be 'women must not travel by public transport in Goa. -Soter
