Mr. Noronha, In your Op-ed article titled "Goa’s debate that isn’t happening" you write:
"As cardiologist Antonio Gomes suggests in his novel ‘The Sting of Peppercorns’, the Goa-Portugal relationship has been complex. Both sides probably lost out in a way, and at times, even gained from it. Now, Goa prefers to portray itself entirely in the victim role." I am curious. Does the fact that the Goan author, Antonio Gomes, is a cardiologist make his literary suggestions valid, credible and true, and hence more acceptable? While I understand your noble intent - waving the flag for Goan achievers who all do Goa proud - omission of the author's specialty would have better served your purpose. The literary work should be judged on its own merits not clouded by unrelated trivia. The test of Samuel Clemens’ works do not rest on the fact that he worked as a printer’s apprentice, or that he declared bankruptcy. A hundred year after his death, Mark Twain remains a beloved author. Best I. Nunes ******RE: Frederick Noronha, "Goa’s debate that isn’t happening". OHeraldo online, Opinions 21st September 2011. http://www.heraldgoa.in/newpage.php?month=9&day=21&year=2011&catid=14
