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Seems like some of the anti-mining crusaders are now gradually descending from
the western ghats to the foot hills. What we see is not Goan apathy, it is
contempt for those riding a high horse. Goans have risen and displayed their
anger at crucial junctures. But the communal segment has always remained aloof
or supported just the opposite of what one segment of Goans has been asking. It
is good to know which segment has risen to save Goa only to be repeatedly
kicked in the back side and dubbed anti-national after the job gets done. This
communal segment still thinks it can abuse the intelligence of Goans. We care
less or take local people's sentiments for granted and impose our western and
coloured version of solutions to problems. When GBA becomes Goa and Goa becomes
GBA, we cannot expect much. We see the results of Anna becoming Parliament and
Parliament becoming Anna. When criticisms from public are perceived as stones
hurled at fruit trees by social activists, the end is
predictable. Many more present noises against mining and the rape of Goa will
melt into apathy after the 2012 Assembly polls only to rise again in 2017.
Extremely sorry that these views are from an ' Uncivil Society'.
Soter D'souza
Socorro, N. Goa
9890056616
