George Pinto>>>> 1. Considering Goa is in the toilet politically, the election manifestos are at best useful as toilet paper.
2. The election manifesto which Goans should look for is a - Corruption free state Communal free state Casteist free state Mininal government intervention in Goan lives, (especially promising goodies from the public exchequer) Law and order Separation of religion from government Phased out mining Responsible, sustainable development tourism No land conversions for ANY "development" No mega-projects No MOPA A Civilian controlled Dabolim Controlled migrant population (Goa cannot afford uncontrolled migration which is primarily to conduct illegal activities in Goa (mining, mega-projects). 3. The list above is not comprehensive but could start to lift the state from the political sewer it finds itself in. Dear George; Re: 1. Wholly endorsed. Re; 2. Wishful thinking. Re: 3 We can wish and wish till the cows come home, but the political sewer is a life sentence for us and our kids. GOA RIP -- ** "Tony de Sa" < tonydesa at gmail dot com > ** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------