Dears .....On this semi-free Sunday, even though I do not have a dog or cat in this "fight", I thought that I'd provide you with my thoughts (gratis) (Caps are added by me for emphasis)
[A] Rajan Parrikar wrote: 1: The local Admin ..... IMAGINED that he could embarrass me into leaving (like he has done with other HINDUS in the past, 2: Fellows such as these are the intolerant guys, frauds who masquerade as free speech champions, but who would CLAMP DOWN on divergent opinions if they could. 3: Fortunately, he CAN'T RESPONSE to [A]: jc 1: Having been on GoaNet since its inception as a discussion list, I cannot and will not agree with the "HINDUS" bit of #1. But, I will revise this view of mine - IF the relevant proof (not deduction) is provided. jc 2: I agree. And that applies to whether the divergent views belong to Mario Goveia or Chinmay Bhandare ....or even JC and Santoshbab. That the CLAMPING DOWN has (at least) temporarily been suspended, is another matter. And YES, "local Admin" has potentially wronged Rajan Parrikar wrt http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ jc 3: I disagree. As long as "local Admin" breaks the rules the "admin" selectively apply to some posters, 'HE' definitely can. The same can be done by disallowing a direct rebuttal to 'canards' spread on Goanet by certain canard-specialists. One that readily comes to mind is the blocking of Kevin Saldanha's posts after his family (esp wife and daughter) were dragged into the mud by the alleged journalist who does not believe in seeking out two sides of a so-called non-story. [B] Selma Carvalho responded: 4: I've known Frederick Noronha for a long time and he has NEVER HELD anyone's political opinion, religious affiliation or sexual inclination against them. 5: He is one of the most tolerant and decent human beings I know, even though he is too far left for his ideology to have any resonance with me. 6: he has single-HANDEDLY done a lot for Goa. RESPONSE to [B]: jc 4: Since the "HOLDING" alluded to in #4 is an entirely private matter, I am not sure how Selma is able to make such a definitive statement about it. jc 5: No comments on the people you might KNOW, but much of FN's left of centre (IMHO) ideology has distinct resonance with me. jc 6: Just imagine if he had used both his hands. It might have helped him to be 'even HANDED'. jc --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
