Dear All
While what has been discussed here is all very interesting but not new
and some of the ideas to solve this chronic problem of Goa's decay are
just pie in the sky, unrealistic and pointless, I am not clear as to
what is the point of this discussion group and how some of the postings
suddenly appear in goanet out of context?
Attempts to ridicule my T shirt suggestion as one practical way in
which we could show popular feeling about corruption in Goa was not
very constructive . May I remind you that this technique has been used
around the world and was recently used in Thailand and Iran with red and
green shirts respectively, which almost brought down the governments of
those countries. It is an old method of visually showing where you
stand when it comes to political movements, and can be very effective -
a visual and strong show of popular unity behind a cause.
Further more, your tirade making fun of the fact that I asked what
dreams or visions you all had for Goa, was
also out of order and unecessary. This complaining "culture" needs to
be changed into "action culture". I wondered what exactly do you want
to do with that real democracy and ideal governance system you are
after? What is the vision for Goa besides stopping the ghantis from
settling in Goa? And who is going to do the jobs the ghantis do today?
Just ending up corruption and keeping Goa for the goans is not going to
solve the decadence and development problems of Goa. This is not
laughing matter for me.
I don't think we should waste time with disparaging remarks, because if
this is going to be the tone of this group, I want to get out please.
Carmen Miranda
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