The entire episode of Babush Monserratte and his supporters stoning city
police station and police brutalities against Babush and his family
members is disgusting. I was wondering if we were living in our
historical serene Goa or naxal affected states like Bihar, UP or Orrisa.
It was a heinous
Nigel Britto writes: Every major media house chose to portray the Monserrates
and the Mayor as innocent sheep who narrowly escaped from the slaughterhouse.
I do not think that this is correct. There have been articles posted on this
list that would clearly indicate that the authors of the
After days of widespread media police-bashing and Monserrate-sympathizing,
Dr.Francisco Colaco's views in the media came as a complete breath of fresh
air. It was nice to see an objective opinion appear in the press that
inexplicably teamed up with the politicans to bash the police. The media
Violence begets violence and does not solve anything. It should be rejected.
The 300 or so people
who attacked the police are also responsible, not just the MLA and the police
for what transpired.
The people should also be held accountable - we cannot hold politicians, police
to a high standard
