I fully agree with the views of Rajesh in his response to the letter written by Godfrey, an East Indian. In his humorous way he has told the reality of what is happening in Goa today where there seems to be lack of unity among Goans to solve common problems. He has given an example in Gorai where the locals have come together to fight a common cause against the expansion of Esselworld. Instead of criticizing Godrey for his honest comments we should do our bit in whatever way we can to come together to fight the common causes.
Best wishes. Camilo Fernandes Message: 5 Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 20:34:44 +1000 From: Rajesh Dessai <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Goanet] A Letter To The Bleddy Goans... Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I am very surprised by the attitude shown by this man Cecil. Godfrey has written well, and has written the truth. They say 'truth sometimes hurts' and I just wonder where the jab hit Cecil. Never mind that Godfrey does not live in Goa. He has hit the nail on the head and in his unique humorous style of easy writing, he has spoken what is on the lips of many Goans who are hurting, seeing what is happening to our State. By writing the article, Godfrey has highlighted facts, and thrown a challenge to us Goans. Godfrey has not stepped out to solve the problems of Goa. Instead, he has challenged the likes of Cecil to walk the walk instead of doing criticism for the sake of criticism, or for the sake of covering up guilt [if any]. We have to look at the message in perspective, and if we are genuine Goans, we have to step up and do something. Tit for tat is not the answer. I have just one question to ask Cecil: What have you done to save Goa? If you cannot do it yourself, then the next best thing is to create an awareness and help others do it. Godfrey was the messenger who Cecil shot. But he missed!!! Good wishes. Raj Rajesh Dessai Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 11:16:45 +0530 From: Cecil Pinto <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: A Letter To The Bleddy Goans From An East Indian Bugger (Godfrey Pereira) I can easily write a similar "Letter To The East Indian Buggers from a Goencho Pao" dramatically exaggerating how the East Indians continue to be raped, figuratively and literally, every day in Mumbai. But why should I? I don't live in Mumbai nor am I an East Indian. Sure we have problems in Goa but let me assure you guys like Godfrey can't solve them. There are many working here addressing the problems he mentioned. Godfrey should use his critical writing skills to examine and solve the problems faced by his fellow East Indians - or the neighborhood in where he lives. Gazing and grinning through a telescope is child's play. Walking the talk is another story. Cheers! Cecil _________________________________________________________________ Climate, controversies and the changing signatures of nature http://green.in.msn.com/
