You are twisting my words here, Santosh. As is clear from the context,
I am specifically referring to the point of whether a supposedly
secular State should lay down bans on any particular food based on the
eating preferences of a section of the population.
Last words to you! FN
FN wrote:
How
Frederick Noronha wrote:
I am specifically referring to the point of whether a supposedly
secular State should lay down bans on any particular food based on the
eating preferences of a section of the population.
So what level of purity is right to be accepted? Maneka Gandhi has
some good
It would be appropriate for Mr Kalmadi clarify why beef is banned for
Commonwealth Games 2010. Was it because of PETA or RSS? Is he suspecting
shortage of cows? Why was it was not banned when India hoisted Asian Games
(1951 and 1982)? By the way Qatar hosted 2006 games but pork was not
banned.
Dear Dr Jose,
I do not blame the organisers or the Govt. of the day; I know it is the RSS and
BJP and other saffron wallahs who are threatening disruption and possible
terror at the Games, if Beef or Cow meat is served; hence the decision.If the
nations withdraw from the Games, then it will
No beef on menu during Commonwealth Games: Kalmadi
Why are we jumping to religious and political reasons?
It is a known fact that we, Indians, have been a failure at the Olympics
(and other major sporting events) as far as medals concerned. People
have always criticized us for failing to win
Before I get to the more important aspect of this discussion (the take-off), I
would like to express my views on the topic of this thread. I concur with
the Indian govt.'s position, which is reasoned and well-balanced!
When one arrives at a host's house, it is important for the host to be
Dear Nascy,
I am glad you see the greater good which will be achieved by the non-sale of
beef dishes at the Games.
And, you have correctly assessed the possibility of the chaos which might
have resulted but for this ban. Let us never forget that politics is a
strange and complex game mastered by
Not really in my view. There are many an athletes who are vegetarian
and winners.
The winning Kenyans may not have been vegetarian but were winners
likely on limited food and came from improvised backgrounds (Kipchoge
'Kip' Keino). Brazilian footballers don't exactly come from homes with
three
In the following Gilbert resorts to demonization, instead of sticking to a
sober rational discussion. Here is his quote:
QUOTE
To the second issue on this thread, Santosh's terminology and practice as
stated below is from one end of the spectrum. It is identical to the same
approach from the
Domnic Fernandes wrote:
Why are we jumping to religious and political reasons?
Domnic,
Here on Goanet, it seems people take positions for two reasons;
1) Because they know the truth from birth
2) So as to have a position directly opposing those they have grown to hate.
Maybe the Indian
Hello goanetters,
What do the Secular, the Agnostics have to say about this, and the saffronites?
Will they condemn this? Is this democratic? I thought the Commonwealth is
composed of democratic nations.
Who the hell are these saffron wallahs to deprive participants of so many
nations from
Ah Nascy!
What's all this beef about beef?
Who is depriving whom from their much 'beloved beef'?
I agree with you. Every participant has the 'fundamental right' to eat
beef; it's just that the host also has the 'fundamental right' to make
available the dishes he/she is best able to provide.
I
JC, It is fashionable on Goanet these days specially to project those we
disagree with as fanatics, holding extremist views, while believing that
our own views are very centralist (as if that's not a political
position!) and unbiased.
We have also seen another doctor, Santosh, take off
Dear FN,
May I suggest that you are :
a: Making sweeping generalizations
b: Seriously misrepresenting Santosh's take on Nascy (who is free to
deny that he has denigrated India/Indians because of the
dhotiwallas and the non-availability of beef to eat).
I personally believe that Nascy's position
The saying goes When in Rome do as the Romans do So if foreigners come to
India for the games and beef is not on the menu I dont think anyone should be
hurt. Again I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities that it is
not the beef but gomaans or cow meat that one is not supposed to
--- On Sat, 7/24/10, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote:
We have also seen another doctor, Santosh, take off
persistently on persons like Nascy or earlier on Fr Ivo, in
trying to prove them wrong. Differences in views can stem
from legitimate differences in perspective, so why rub it
Freedom of choice is at issue here and when Endia bid for the games,
they should have made it clear and no beef/meat would be served. The
better approach may have been to market the game's food as a healthy
choice rather than the 'we banned meat' tag. That may have been smart
and acceptable to
No beef on menu during Commonwealth Games: KalmadiPTI, Jul 22, 2010, 06.03pm
IST
NEW DELHI: Laying all speculations to rest, the Organising Committee on
Wednesday clarified that beef will not be served during the Commonwealth
Games scheduled to be held from October 3-14.
We made this decision
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