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Non Resident Goans - PEN
revolution<http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/2009/02/non-resident-goans-pen-revolution.html>
There is a famous saying “The Pen is mightier than the sword”. Non Resident
Goans (NRG’s) like Rajan Parrikar, Freddy Fernandes, Mario Rodrigues, Rick
Fernandes & others, write frequently to the Goan Newspapers, on saving Goa &
its identity. However, time is running out and we need more impact; More
NRG’s must, at least write frequently, to the local Goan media.
Many NRG’s are skeptical that letters have any impact, so let me argue the
same:
(1) Many activists have told me that NRG letters not shape public opinion
but also inspire these activists to carry on their fight for Goa, against
the more powerful & well financed destructive lobbies, backed by a corrupt
government. These activists at least need our moral support; which I must
say, does work wonders!!
(2) Vested Interests spread false propaganda. The key to Saving Goa is
mobilizing Goans via awareness. As more people write on facts & solutions,
Goans will be better informed & more confident, to go for the Change!!
(3) Regular writing will undoubtedly fuel a VERY STRONG UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM
amongst Goans, to rise & speak/act.
(4) Surely lack of interest from Goans (particularly NRG’s) can de-motivate
Activists in Goa.
(5) Minimum 30% of Goans are outside Goa, exposed to various new ideas &
best practices around the Globe; can’t we contribute something back to Goa?
(6) Writing could be your first step to getting involved with the Goan
cause; rather than doing absolutely nothing.
(7) I firmly believe in the famous saying "All that is necessary for evil to
succeed is that good men do nothing - EDMUNDE BURKE".
Many Goans are quite successful overseas; please “NEVER FORGET WHERE YOU
CAME FROM”; you now have a Golden Opportunity in your one lifetime, to give
back & help your people/home, when they need you the most!! The choice is
yours; allow Goa that you know to die or do something to save it!! I believe
that with increasing number of Goans joining the effort, the hope of saving
Goa & its identity will only increase!!
Arwin Mesquita (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
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Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO:
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
