On Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:38:20 -0700, Sandeep Heble wrote : <<<… > I am assuming that as these are children, non-coerced CONSENT has been
> obtained >from their parents wrt their participation at non-school events. > Or, is it likely that >participation has been/ is/ will be as voluntary as > the 'enforced Goa bandh'? Consent was obtained. Nobody was forced. There were no political slogans for or against any political outfit. Only slogans like Anna Hazare Zindabad, Bharat Mata ki Jai, Vande Mataram and Jai Hind filled the air. There was a sense of jubilation and a festive atmosphere all round. The students were extremely happy that they had contributed in some way or the other in this crusade against corruption. They were accorded a royal welcome when they arrived.>>> COMMENT: I do not expect anyone on goanet to believe this. Maybe if this was published in the local dailies, some readers may have believed. Does Sandeep know the gravity and legal implications of consent for a minor? Is Sandeep trying to say that either the children brought a written note from their parents to the principal stating they may be allowed to join street rallies? Or that they (the IAC activists) personally met the parents of the minors and have their written consent with them? We have seen recently a spurt of self proclaimed social workers, activists and leaders of the masses in Goa, when none of them have the knowledge of the basic Laws governing the country; nor any foresight. Just a hindsight that some parent is backing them. I do not blame them, their intentions may be good; but when one cannot foresee the outcome of their deeds, they are in for deep trouble themselves and also carry their followers along with them. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
