Domnic Fernandes wrote: > Why are we jumping to religious and political reasons?
Domnic, Here on Goanet, it seems people take positions for two reasons; 1) Because they know the truth from birth 2) So as to have a position directly opposing those they have grown to hate. > Maybe the Indian organizers think that depriving the Westerners of beef might >weaken them and give us a chance to win more medals. So, let us wait and watch! When you really want to know the truth, all you have to do is ask, "Who benefits the most from the situation." To give you an example, one of my favourite TV commercials/advertisements is that of a company that starts by showing some of the unhealthy ingredients their competitors put in dog food i.e. stuff such as preservatives, beef, salt, yes salt, sugar and even tofu. They then add that no pet needs to be fed this food or treated so callously by their guardians. The company does not show what it puts in its food but does advice you to buy its product. Its selling line is, "Don't treat your pet like a dog." Needless to say, the company sells puppy food. Food prepared for puppies only. Someone always gains when a theory is confirmed by science. One mans gain is usually another mans loss. The person who stands to lose the most, will be the one with the biggest resistance to the change. You see this on Goanet and elsewhere all the time. People with illogical positions all stemming from their beliefs and what they stand to lose should they accept scientific evidence. Mervyn1191Lobo * * * IS YOURS one of the stories of Goans on board the S.S. Dwarka, or at the Strait of Hormuz, Basra or Bahrain, Dubai, Swindon, Mombasa, Poona or Rangoon? Selma Carvalho's new book *Into the Diaspora Wilderness* docks at many other ports. Get your copy from Broadways, Panjim [9822488564] Rs 295. P&p extra. http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
