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Hi All, Sorry about the delay. I have been sleeping under a rock. The Honourable Speaker of the Assembly is so powerful that he can 'shutup' the MLAs. Why can't he silence an ordinary citizen who has declared that he does not vote for Congress? Sorry Selma, the word sorry is very commonly used by the UK Ministers who are humble enough to recognise their mistake. ALL Goan MLAs are beyond that, they do not know the meaning of the word, they think it is a humiliating word for the MLAs to use. After all they are treated like gods in Goa, Goans pleading with them to come and give the prizes at their annual sports events, dramas at Kala Academy and such like. MLAs are above all the Gazette Officers of Goa and all the hoi-palloi, how dare you tell him to apologize? Have you no respect for him? Democracy in Goa is only 49 years old (just). These fogies were brought up by the Salazar regime, what do you expect. Caj. (I think the Speaker should apologise to the People now, unless we have a move like that, democracy in Goa has just been turned back a couple of centuries.- Selma)
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It may come across or be reagrded as a joke, but its still worth trying to get him to offer an apology. As I always say, apologies do nothing--BUT these are small victories and PR for both sides, considerin the nature of our socially engineered societies. Perhaps Selma could write to the Speaker, and try and meet IT, and give IT a sense of the intellectual outrage created in the minds of the Goans, big and small, rich and richer, those born on tiny plots and others on larger tracts, etc., etc. It just may dissolve into tears, at having ridiculed its Goan sisters and brothers. HE may rethink his own humanity. It may go after me too; in itty-bitterness. venantius j pinto Message: 11 Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:18:49 +0100 From: Cajetan Alvares cajul...@googlemail.com Subject: [Goanet] Comedy show I think the Speaker should apologise to the People now, unless we have a move like that, democracy in Goa has just been turned back a couple of centuries. selma -- Are you joking? You have lived in UK for too long, looks like it. In UK, Ministers carry their own briefcases and work papers. In India there are 10 voters, I mean voters, ready to carry their luggage for free and 9 say sorry for not doing so. Why should the MLAs say sorry? In UK, ministers cycle to work, in India/Goa they want to be driven or better still carried. Sorry, is a bad word in India. Caj.
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BUTthese are small victories and PR for both sides, considerin the nature ofour socially engineered societies.- Venantius Pinto. - Hi, What about an apology from Cherchill? Instead, he will bribe them and tell them to lie. Considering the nature of our society - thats how it is. Always one sided. What bugs me is, why isn't any one prepared to go to jail for these two. Caj.
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Hi, What about an apology from Cherchill? Instead, he will bribe them and tell them to lie. Considering the nature of our society - thats how it is. Always one sided. What bugs me is, why isn't any one prepared to go to jail for these two. Caj. Dear Caj. If you are serious, Count me. Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener: We Love Ayurved 9403175973 See the Web#39;s breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/
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Hi Cajetan, I agree on both counts, regarding Churchill or anyone else? Nothing against you Cajetan Alvares. If it was I would say so, as I have to others in the past. Besides that look at CBA--he looks so sad and depressing. I cannot believe he even has the ability to beat anyone--in that he is not hard to bring him down physically one-on-one. Perhaps its time our guys strated practicing some self-defence. My point strictly had to do with Selma having her say; and addressing the part of her question being seen or nurtured as a joke--albeit rhetorically or not. So if someone had said the same things about Churchill, I would say the same -- to go ahead and give it a shot. If they asked for my signature, I would give it. I live outside India, still am a Indian citizen. So I too (taking into account recent variables) can get arrested when I come to India. Considering deals possibly in the works among various countries--one may even get arrested if one is of Indian origin. Who knows Bab Cajetan? I am ready for it, and have been since a child. This does not me that I or you for that matter, should make a point. I draw, you do what you do. In between we occasionally have our say. We have become a different people, and people are rarely willing to go to jail. To do so, for one among a myriad of factors we may not know, but one that we know for sure -- is that it takes conviction. This does not mean that people do not have conviction or it is impure, but even those who do follow a principled path; contemplate factors besides conviction in shying/avoiding from arrest. Most societies are one-sided. Our is more obvious--pardon me, blatant. All we can do in my opinion is to be gracious. This is not for all, but still works, depending on how one approaches life's hurdles. I say this to those who babble about Gandhi and conviction and the nonviolence for that matter. People wear learned moral values to negotiate life. They are true forms or beliefs, only for a few. For most, it is a camouflage. Its is akin to the gilly-suits that snipers wear, based on the terrain. It changes, when someone desires something that one may have, say angling for a dear daughter spirit, or mind or her body. Things will never be the same, as we see our impressions of the word same, in our minds eyes. venantius j pinto Message: 8 Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:56:26 +0100 From: Cajetan Alvares cajul...@googlemail.com Subject: [Goanet] Comedy show BUTthese are small victories and PR for both sides, considerin the nature ofour socially engineered societies.- Venantius Pinto. - Hi, What about an apology from Cherchill? Instead, he will bribe them and tell them to lie. Considering the nature of our society - thats how it is. Always one sided. What bugs me is, why isn't any one prepared to go to jail for these two. Caj.
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - I think the Speaker should apologise to the People now, unless we have a move like that, democracy in Goa has just been turned back a couple of centuries. selma -- Are you joking? You have lived in UK for too long, looks like it. In UK, Ministers carry their own briefcases and work papers. In India there are 10 voters, I mean voters, ready to carry their luggage for free and 9 say sorry for not doing so. Why should the MLAs say sorry? In UK, ministers cycle to work, in India/Goa they want to be driven or better still carried. Sorry, is a bad word in India. Caj.
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - Folks, I have now received emails from 25 people in total to include their names on the comedy show petition letter. Appended below is the final draft of the letter that will hopefully appear in Herald. There was a suggestion to include our professions. But I could not do it because I did not know the profession of most people on the list, and I did not want to do a half-baked job. Cheers, Santosh LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against him and Peter Fernandes, two private citizens, for speaking their mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir and Peter to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. I ask all Goans to sign on with us in this symbolic stand to affirm the principle that in a free democracy ordinary citizens, individually and collectively, are more powerful than any branch of their government or any elected representative that serves at their pleasure. Sincerely, Alfred de Tavares, Sweden Anand Virgincar, U.K. Augusto Pinto, India Blasio Fernandes, U.A.E. Cecil Pinto, India Cornel Da Costa, U.K. Diana Pinto, India Eddie Fernandes, U.K. Gabe Menezes, U.K. Gabriel de Figueiredo, Australia George Pinto, U.S.A. Ignatius Fernandes, U.K. Kevin Fernandes, U.A.E. Louise Fernandes, U.A.E. Marlon Menezes, U.S.A. Marshall Mendonza, India Mervyn Lobo, Canada Sandeep Heble, India Santosh Helekar, U.S.A. Selma Carvalho, U.K. Shrikant Barve, India Uday Barad, India Venantius Pinto, U.S.A. Vinay Natekar, Kuwait Wendell Rodricks, India
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - Dear Santosh, I really fear that greater damage has already been done by the Speaker than is as yet comprehended by the citizens at large. Apparently papers are refusing the carry risque articles for fear of repercussions. I think the Speaker should apologise to the People now, unless we have a move like that, democracy in Goa has just been turned back a couple of centuries. best, selma --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Comedy show To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:26 AM -
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - Santosh, this letter can be open to justifiable criticism when it mentions this free democratic country of ours. Many of the petitioners are likely non-Indian citizens. Substituting free India would solve the problem. I am in full solidarity with Peter and Samir and their right to express their opinions as citizens, but I would have a problem with the following contentions: a) The Goa Vidhan Sabha is not a joke. It is the indivdual legislators who comprise it who are jokers. b) Individual citizens cannot be more powerful than government or elected representatives. The only time they have the power is when electing them with the expectation that they will uphold the constitution, the good of the state and it's reputation - none of which Rane and his cohorts seem capable of. While you are at it, you might as well ask for jail time for the Varca comedian for the lastest episode of the assault on the security detail in Seraulim advised in Uday Barad's post. Roland. On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Santosh Helekarchimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Folks, I have now received emails from 25 people in total to include their names on the comedy show petition letter. Appended below is the final draft of the letter that will hopefully appear in Herald. There was a suggestion to include our professions. But I could not do it because I did not know the profession of most people on the list, and I did not want to do a half-baked job. Cheers, Santosh LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against him and Peter Fernandes, two private citizens, for speaking their mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir and Peter to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. I ask all Goans to sign on with us in this symbolic stand to affirm the principle that in a free democracy ordinary citizens, individually and collectively, are more powerful than any branch of their government or any elected representative that serves at their pleasure. Sincerely, Alfred de Tavares, Sweden Anand Virgincar, U.K. Augusto Pinto, India Blasio Fernandes, U.A.E. Cecil Pinto, India Cornel Da Costa, U.K. Diana Pinto, India Eddie Fernandes, U.K. Gabe Menezes, U.K. Gabriel de Figueiredo, Australia George Pinto, U.S.A. Ignatius Fernandes, U.K. Kevin Fernandes, U.A.E. Louise Fernandes, U.A.E. Marlon Menezes, U.S.A. Marshall Mendonza, India Mervyn Lobo, Canada Sandeep Heble, India Santosh Helekar, U.S.A. Selma Carvalho, U.K. Shrikant Barve, India Uday Barad, India Venantius Pinto, U.S.A. Vinay Natekar, Kuwait Wendell Rodricks, India -- Roland Francis http://roland-torontogoan.blogspot.com +1 (416) 453.3371
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - Santosh, the points made by Roland Francis are very relevant and make sense both legally as well as would clearly express the understanding in such matters of the signatory group. I missed this inadvertent glitch in the midst of working. venantius From: Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Comedy show Santosh, this letter can be open to justifiable criticism when it mentions this free democratic country of ours. Many of the petitioners are likely non-Indian citizens. Substituting free India would solve the problem. I am in full solidarity with Peter and Samir and their right to express their opinions as citizens, but I would have a problem with the following contentions: a) The Goa Vidhan Sabha is not a joke. It is the indivdual legislators who comprise it who are jokers. b) Individual citizens cannot be more powerful than government or elected representatives. The only time they have the power is when electing them with the expectation that they will uphold the constitution, the good of the state and it's reputation - none of which Rane and his cohorts seem capable of. While you are at it, you might as well ask for jail time for the Varca comedian for the lastest episode of the assault on the security detail in Seraulim advised in Uday Barad's post. Roland.
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - Roland, You make good points, and I know that our letter will be criticized, as any letter would be by people against whom it is directed. I will make the change regarding free India, but I have a different perspective on the points you made. 1. I believe India is our native country, irrespective of our current citizenship status. 2. The agreement with Samir is with his reference to the assembly as a comedy show. Please read his article. 3. I disagree that the power of individuals is limited to election time. My understanding is that the essence of any free democracy is that power resides in the people, not in the government or in any elected representative. While the right to vote is definitely the most consequential expression of this power, the right to free speech is perennial, and in my opinion, more important. Our letter reclaims this power. Cheers, Santosh --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com wrote: Santosh, this letter can be open to justifiable criticism when it mentions this free democratic country of ours. Many of the petitioners are likely non-Indian citizens. Substituting free India would solve the problem. I am in full solidarity with Peter and Samir and their right to express their opinions as citizens, but I would have a problem with the following contentions: a) The Goa Vidhan Sabha is not a joke. It is the indivdual legislators who comprise it who are jokers. b) Individual citizens cannot be more powerful than government or elected representatives. The only time they have the power is when electing them with the expectation that they will uphold the constitution, the good of the state and it's reputation - none of which Rane and his cohorts seem capable of. While you are at it, you might as well ask for jail time for the Varca comedian for the lastest episode of the assault on the security detail in Seraulim advised in Uday Barad's post. Roland.
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Santosh, please add me to your list. Roland. On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Santosh Helekarchimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Roland, You make good points, and I know that our letter will be criticized, as any letter would be by people against whom it is directed. I will make the change regarding free India, but I have a different perspective on the points you made. 1. I believe India is our native country, irrespective of our current citizenship status. 2. The agreement with Samir is with his reference to the assembly as a comedy show. Please read his article. 3. I disagree that the power of individuals is limited to election time. My understanding is that the essence of any free democracy is that power resides in the people, not in the government or in any elected representative. While the right to vote is definitely the most consequential expression of this power, the right to free speech is perennial, and in my opinion, more important. Our letter reclaims this power. Cheers, Santosh
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Apologies Santosh and all our expats, I really didn't mean it like it sounded. Every Goan ,whether in the state or out of it is doing whatever they can with a heart full of love for the motherland. And we have to put all our resources together as we try to salvage whatever is left of Goa. Diana Diana, You are right. It takes much greater courage for resident Goans to stick their necks out in this case. But there could be warrants issued for our arrests as soon as we land in Dabolim. Cheers, Santosh
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh, There are too many expat Goans on your Aguada guest list. But I think you need more local flavour since the Aguada is located right here in Goa and and the period of the holiday package may not coincide with the schedules of most of our expats. So you can also add my name. Diana Pinto
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 2009/8/8 edpinto edpi...@sancharnet.in Santosh, There are too many expat Goans on your Aguada guest list. But I think you need more local flavour since the Aguada is located right here in Goa and and the period of the holiday package may not coincide with the schedules of most of our expats. So you can also add my name. Diana Pinto RESPONSE: The problem with being local, your wish might, just might be granted. So those who are local are a thousand fold more courageous than those of us who shoot from abroad. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Diana, You are right. It takes much greater courage for resident Goans to stick their necks out in this case. But there could be warrants issued for our arrests as soon as we land in Dabolim. Cheers, Santosh --- On Sat, 8/8/09, edpinto edpi...@sancharnet.in wrote: Santosh, There are too many expat Goans on your Aguada guest list. But I think you need more local flavour since the Aguada is located right here in Goa and and the period of the holiday package may not coincide with the schedules of most of our expats. So you can also add my name. Diana Pinto
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh, Count me in. Assuming I make it to Goa this year, I will at most only be able to stay at the Taj Aguada Prison for 2 weeks. Do they take rambunctious 3 and 5 year olds? If so, please inform them to make arrangements for my kids as well. Perhaps they can keep them locked up for a bit longer than 3 weeks (.. I'm thinking 10 years). Marlon - Original Message From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Mervyn, Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it: LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. Sincerely, Santosh Helekar Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a party of 100 or more. Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy show, their email addresses are listed on the following website: http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php Cheers, Santosh
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Hi Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. I may not always agree with yours or Samir's opinions, but in this case, I am willing risk the state of my health to defend freedom of speech in Goa. Cheers, Gabriel. - Original Message From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, 6 August, 2009 11:19:01 AM Subject: [Goanet] Comedy Show __ Find local businesses and services in your area with Yahoo!7 Local. Get started: http://local.yahoo.com.au
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh, You can count me in too. Though not in Goa, frequent Goa quite often.. Blasio On Wed, 8/5/09, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it:
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear Marshall and others, Thanks for showing the courage of your convictions. I was especially touched by the fact that a mother of a 10 year-old girl wrote to me privately to tell me that her daughter wants to join her parents on the paid vacation to Aguada to reaffirm her desire to live in a free country where ordinary citizens have more power than their government and elected officials. I am appending below an updated letter to Herald with names of your fellow inmates at Aguada. About 20 or so have signed up so far to share the daily rations with Samir Kelekar and Peter Fernandes. I thank Vivian for offering to supplement our rations. The names of inmates below are in alphabetical order. It is indeed fitting that Alfredchacha leads the pack. Cheers, Santosh LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against him and Peter Fernandes, two private citizens, for speaking their mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir and Peter to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. I ask all Goans to sign on with us in this symbolic stand to affirm the principle that in a free democracy ordinary citizens, individually and collectively, are more powerful than any branch of their government or any elected representative that serves at their pleasure. Sincerely, Alfred de Tavares, Denmark Anand Virgincar, U.K. Augusto Pinto, India Blasio Fernandes, U.A.E. Cecil Pinto, India Cornel Da Costa, U.K. Eddie Fernandes, U.K. George Pinto, U.S.A. Gabriel de Figueiredo, Australia Ignatius Fernandes, U.K. Kevin Fernandes, U.A.E. Louise Fernandes, U.A.E. Marlon Menezes, U.S.A. Marshall Mendonza, India Mervyn Lobo, Canada Sandeep Heble, India Santosh Helekar, U.S.A. Selma Carvalho, U.K. Shrikant Barve, India Wendell Rodricks, India --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. Regards, Marshall
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Hi Santosh, Please include me in standing alongside Samir and Peter. venantius j pinto
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* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Add my name to the list as well Wendell Rodricks 2009/8/6 Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com Santosh Helekar wrote: I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. --- Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. I am willing to spend time in jail to defend freedom of speech. I may not agree with what Samir said but he has every right to state his opinion and this right cannot be curtailed. Cheers! Cecil = -- cell: +91-9422443029 Office hours: +91-832-2420604 Office email:rns.wend...@gmail.com email%3arns.wend...@gmail.com www.wendellrodricks.com
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* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ Santosh, please do add my name to the petition. Although currently not in Goa, I would gladly enjoy the luxury of Aguada to safeguard our freedom of speech. Let us hope Herald carries this letter. best, selma --- On Wed, 8/5/09, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it:
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* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ 2009/8/6 Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Mervyn, Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it: LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. Sincerely, Santosh Helekar Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a party of 100 or more. Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy show, their email addresses are listed on the following website: http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php Cheers, Santosh QUESTION: Who is starting what, one by Bosco, one by you, another shot by Selma. Desperately need a coordinator, to put one letter with all our signatures together - start one at petitions on line! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh, Please add my name. Alfred de Tavares Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:19:01 -0700 From: chimbel...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Comedy Show Mervyn, Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it: LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. Sincerely, Santosh Helekar Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a party of 100 or more. Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy show, their email addresses are listed on the following website: http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php Cheers, Santosh --- On Wed, 8/5/09, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Santosh, I think our (i.e. all people reading here) focus should be on sending a clear message to Rane that he is not going to get away with this intimidation and trying to muzzle the press any more. If anyone can post Rane's email address, I am sure that those who are concerned about the direction Goa is going, will send their choice words to him. Even if 10% of the 11,500 members here respond, Rane will have to take notice. The second person who has to be informed about our concerns is, Eduardo Faleiro. If someone sends his address, we could cc Faleiro. After all, his job is specifically to cater for the NRI's concerns. Lastly, a big thank you to Samir Kelekar for having the guts to say what is on his mind. Mervyn Lobo _ Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show - Sirjee replies to Pandurang
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh Helekar wrote: Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. = Addendum FROM World Wide Comedy Club Inc - Gova Branch TO Alibaba and his 40 'social workers'. Dear Sirjee, As Prejident of above-named enterprise which holds copyright for Comedy in Publicly funded places, I hearby (by the power vested in me by the comedians who continue to vote me in), demand that you cease and desist immediately from engaging in comedic acts in public places. We hold the world wide rights for that. Joined by our co-brother firm i.e. The Society for Licentious Behaviour (in public places), We also happy to note that Dr Samir Kelekar is finally engaging in licentious behaviour. Bravo and About time, we say. All Goans are hereby encouraged to obtain licence (from us) for this purpose. As a fair and equitable act demanded by our Con-Stitution, we hereby acknowledge that we do NOT hold the rights for the following 'sarvajanik' activities: 1. Passing gas is houses where comedians assemble 2: Harassing women - sexually or otherwise 3: Having sweeties on the side 4: Not paying restaurants for food consumed and booze imbibed 5: Transferring land into safe (comedic) hands 6: Viijiting Sweet-Zerland to study how the banking system works there.(Not connected to Wote-Banks) 7: Walking out 'en masse' when the 'umpire' says Sit Down grateful for you understanding Zuze Khalase Prejident From the Sea-Princess Saline Rust Factory and Museum Gova
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - At my advanced age, I am too faint hearted and not as fool hardy as some of you to risk jail to stand up for our freedom. However, I give you my solemn promise, if any of you are incarcerated, I will visit you daily with whatever refreshments that the jail authorities will allow. On a more serious note, since I am not and have never been an Indian National, though I am a niz Goenkar, I do not want to risk being booted out of the Goa I love so dearly. I am disappointed that our politicians have chosen to create a tempest in a teapot. I guess Samir's assertions have hit home. Tut-tut !
[Goanet] Comedy show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. Regards, Marshall
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- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Marshall Mendonza wrote: --- Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. Regards, Marshall - Folks, This is something you do not see often on Goanet. Two people, who cannot be described as the best of friends, joining hands together. The cost of not doing so will be to give a green light to the politicians in Goa to muzzle the press. Most of you are aware what will follow if the politicians do succeed in muzzling the press. My request to all of you, i.e. to those who have not yet done so, is to send an email to Santosh to have your name added to the petition. Evey name on the petition helps. Every single one. Mervyn Lobo __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
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* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Mervyn, Here is what I think all of us should write in our emails to the speaker and other MLAs. But more importantly, we should write it as a letter-petition to the Herald newspaper with our names on it: LETTER Dear Sir, I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. Sincerely, Santosh Helekar Goanetters, if you are willing to add your name to this petition, please say so in this forum or privately to me. I will send it to the editor of Herald as soon as I receive 100 names. I need to know how many people will be there with us because I have to make reservations at Aguada. We need at least 100 bodkam because ex-President Pandurang has told me that we get a special discount for a party of 100 or more. Regarding sending the above letter as an email to the actors in the comedy show, their email addresses are listed on the following website: http://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/mlas.php Cheers, Santosh --- On Wed, 8/5/09, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Santosh, I think our (i.e. all people reading here) focus should be on sending a clear message to Rane that he is not going to get away with this intimidation and trying to muzzle the press any more. If anyone can post Rane's email address, I am sure that those who are concerned about the direction Goa is going, will send their choice words to him. Even if 10% of the 11,500 members here respond, Rane will have to take notice. The second person who has to be informed about our concerns is, Eduardo Faleiro. If someone sends his address, we could cc Faleiro. After all, his job is specifically to cater for the NRI's concerns. Lastly, a big thank you to Samir Kelekar for having the guts to say what is on his mind. Mervyn Lobo
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* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Santosh Helekar wrote: I agree with Samir Kelekar that the Goa Vidhan Sabha is a comedy show. The threat of imprisonment issued from its chair and benches against a private citizen for speaking his mind in public, just proved this fact. I am willing to spend time in prison with Samir to defend my right to freely express this opinion of mine in this free democratic country of ours. --- Dear Santosh, Please add my name to the petition. I am willing to spend time in jail to defend freedom of speech. I may not agree with what Samir said but he has every right to state his opinion and this right cannot be curtailed. Cheers! Cecil =
