Carmen & Bernado,
We are seen in the Diaspora as people on the keyboard! The Goans in Goa
do not want to know why we had to leave Goa after 1961. India on the
other hand knows the brain drain of Indians for U.S.
The only way is for each of us to convince our family and friends back
in Goa, who in turn to convince their friends - come next election our
people need to be made aware of the importance of votes.
There is a need to reach the grass roots. This exchange of e-mails will
remain "exchange" until people understand the value of their vote.
Next movement should be "PEOPLE AWARENESS" - Perhaps Goasuraj can do the
job next time.
VOTE FOR RIGHT PARTY WITHOUT BEING SMARTY.
Regards
Oscar C. Lobo
Melbourne.
From: Carmen Miranda
Santosh's quote " The problems that Goa faces today have nothing to
do with India or the Portuguese. They have nothing to do with invasion,
colonialism, liberation, independence, freedom fighters, democracy,
religion, intellectuals or lack thereof. The blame lies entirely with
the people of Goa. It boils down to basic honesty, integrity, concern
for fellow human beings, and respect for our heritage and natural
environment, all attributes that reside within the individual. Those
who are blaming others and finding excuses of one sort or another are
themselves part of the problem in the first place. "
I think Santosh is right up to a point, because one cannot entirely
dismiss the influence of historical events which in turn trigger all
kinds of social, economic and political developments which can be
overcome if well and intelligently managed with strong leadership with
vision.
Goa's tragedy is the fact that the quality of leadership and
politicians that came to power in Goa after 1961 was bad and became
gradually worse. How much lower this leadership will sink, entirely
depends on people in Goa.
Carmen
