From: Frederick Noronha I think those who disagree with you have managed to derail your arguments by converting this into a debate over "political rights".
Mario observes: The only "arguments" by Samir that need to be derailed are those directed at fellow-Goans and not at the corruption in Goa. Fred wrote: It is very, very easy to split from, or divorce the woman/man you once loved, and to curse her/him for all perceived faults, real or imaginary. It's more difficult to live with a person's failings, well past the honeymoon period, and appreciate them for what they are, shortcomings and all. This, to me, is the relationship between expats (and RGs, and Tony called them in his very interesting post) and Goa! Mario observes: This comment ignores the mess that has been allowed to develop in Goa as well as the well-intentioned actions by Goan expats in trying to help Goa by waking up the locals, who went to sleep AGAIN after the successful uprising against the CRZs a few years ago. Mario, Shabash, You have "Katorlem Bhaji" and exposed true facts about Fred's reasoning. Frankly, I can now see how his attitude towards NRG's is formed as by his own admission, he neither has love for Goa nor his Goan heritage.Therefore he has nothing to lose and unfortunately, this is precisely the attitude of a lot of RG's who do not perceive that corruption (This Cancer) is robbing Goa and Goans of everything we hold dear. Leading to the annihilation of our unique Goan heritage leave aside our pristine Greenery, our mineral wealth and destruction of our water and agricultural resources. Can he not see this or is he totally mesmerized beyond redemption. If he cares not for his Goanness, then he might as well bow out from Goanet and leave the fight to the few of us who do care about the direction in which Goa is going and stop this downward spiral into total oblivion. NRG's and indeed NRI's contribute a great deal to the economy of Goa and India and had it not been for their contribution, things would have deteriorated even more both economically and culturally. Commencing with our Tarvotis and early immigrants to Africa India and other countries, Expatriate remittances have significantly contributed to Goa's economy. Regards. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
