On 23 November 2010 11:26, Frederick Noronha <[email protected]> wrote:
FN[1] Firstly, I don't believe you need to abuse people you disagree with. Or even call them "Tommyboy". Response: Anyone who classifies hard-working Goans in a derogatory manner needs to be abused as a bigoted Tommyboy. == FN [2] Secondly, this "sacrificed and struggled in harsh climes and conditions" argument you're making sounds like a modern-day mythmaking exercise you are indulging in. Response: With due respect to your unjustifiably held prejudices, I suggest that you restrict your opinions to subjects you know something about. You know as much about the the Goans who struggle in the Gulf as you know about the Alcoholism in Goa study (you sent up to the Times of India), the Sidis and the Daman bridge (of 1981) . == FN [3] Without saying so in as many words, you're suggesting that the decision to migrate was an OPTION in sacrifice and struggle. Response: No ... NOT an OPTION but an EXERCISE. BTW: Your statement suggests that you are quite ignorant esp about Salcete. == FN [4] While migration (and many other things -- marriage, motherhood, fatherhood, being a doctor, working in shifts, being a part of Goanet...) does undeniably involve "sacrifice and struggle", anyone would agree that people migrate for a complex set of reasons. Response: Please spare me this nonsense. You appear not to have the slightest idea about the struggle of these Goans. == FN[5] We do not migrate for the sake of Goa, or the Goan economy. We do so because we need to earn a living, seek greener pastures, or find ways of better fulfilling our potential. There's the lure of the greenbacks. Maybe because we have to support a FAMILY -- but so do people who don't migrate. We do so because we (rightly or otherwise) believe we don't have scope back home. Response: Without this sacrifice, there would be NO family. == FN [6] But to suggest that those who migrate are taking on some additional cross, or indulging in philanthropic or social work is just far from the reality. Response: First of all, read accurately and then come to an assessment. Otherwise you will be spreading more bogus stories like the one about the Daman 1981 bridge. BTW: Rajan Parrikar has laid a serious charge against you. When will you respond to that? Conclusion: I personally believe that (as far as Goa is concerned) individuals like Frederick Noronha, his mentor (Devika Sequeira), The rag known as the Heraldo and other so called journos have been enablers of the Corruption that has descended upon Goa. Goa has been looted while these 'holier than thou' watchdogs behaved (and continue to behave) like lapdogs of the politicians. I am watching another lapdog (website) edited by someone who has the similar surname as I have. They are invited to prove me wrong - even abuse me .....(and I hope Frederick Noronha will answer Rajan Parrikar's charge). jc
