COMMENT: a: It appears that some Goans are so right (and simultaneously, so pompous) that they are plain unable to face (albeit undeserved) criticism.
b: Those in public view who (perhaps, justifiably) throw stones at others (in the public domain), would do well to develop thick skin or just stay put on their respective 'bolcaos'. c: Somebody please confirm that Soter has not been associated with any politician. d: Somebody please confirm that just because Selma lives overseas, she has no right to criticise Soter or anybody in the public domain. e: Somebody please confirm that just because Selma has (recently) moved overseas, she has automatically lost touch with the ground realities of what is happening right now in Goa? f: It is perhaps, news to those living (albeit part time) in Goa ....that something is OFF in Goa. It is NOT news. All these points (when made 5 years ago) were criticised with the same pitiful refrain i.e. 'You are living overseas; you have lost touch with the ground realities of what is happening here' g: And what exactly is this reference to Pets? h: With thin skinned , arrogant and tunnel-visioned 'activists', Goa appears to have done and doing very well indeed. Bravo! jc ---- [1] Vivian wrote: I think the person who criticized Soter, while living overseas, is totally out of touch with Goa and the ground realities of what is happening right now in Goa. Soter is doing his part, right here in Goa. He is not affiliated with any politicians or any developers. He speaks his mind untainted by association with the powers that be. If his remarks rankle, so be it, as that is the way it was meant to be. Keep it up Soter. As the old saying goes, sticks and stones can break your bones but ill advised words will do you no harm. [2] Selma Carvalho replies: Vivian, I maybe living abroad but I'm Goan enough to know that it's zok Maar and not maar zok. [3] Soter says; Thanks Vivian. Your defence in favour of me is too bitter a truth for Selma and many others to even comprehend, forget accepting. Selma is the height of Goan ignorance and village gossip, the widely prevalent gauntti type which gets well exploited by the Goan politicians. Please allow them the pelasure of sizzling in their ignorance. That's where they are more comfortable. This constituency of idiots will not jeopardize anyone's work in the least. Your PETS will be in a better position to respond to reason, not the Selma type. Viva!
