Fred, a "more balanced" view according to you is to escape reality.
People in Goa are scared of talking about the truth and constantly live in the past as though they still fear the return of the Portuguese. I am afraid you are not an exception. I believe you mentioned my name because of the recent article I have written about the Portuguese Nationality Law, where I used the terms "Indian invasion" as opposed to "liberation", violation of International law by India, aggression, UN Resolutions' violation, etc., etc. All I have written is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I will not write lies in order to please you or anybody else in Goa. I hope that is clear. The terms I use in my writings are the proper internationally recognised terms and, really, I could not care less if you or any other editor in Goa thinks I do not express a "balanced view". I express the view which is politically, historically and legally correct. As I said before, the term "liberation" does not have legal status. If you expect me to use the term "liberation", then I can tell you right now that will never happen. What I write is based on facts, history and the truth. I am glad that my articles on Portuguese nationality have been explaining a lot about what some Goans never ever before understood or were told about. Literally hundreds of Goans have written to me expressing they were not aware of the situation. As Rui rightly said, Goans have been brainwashed completely after 1961. I am glad some of them are finally learning the facts. If you do not agree you are free to express it and argue with other facts in this forum or anywhere else. It is a fact that Goan articles are heavily biased and anti-Portuguese. It is journalists like you that take advantage of the ignorance of the majority of Goans to keep the anti-Portuguese feelings alive. In a Goan society that still gives great amounts of benefits to freedom fighters (even after 43 years of freedom), it is very convenient to keep anti-Portuguese sentiments very much alive. I don't blame you. You have been brainwashed just like the majority, and, therefore, that comes natural to you. By the way, I believe 43 years are just about two full generations. Not "hardly one generation" like you said. Just remember to be happy too! Best, Paulo Colaco Dias. >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >Frederick Noronha (FN) >Sent: 04 March 2004 09:24 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: [Goanet]Loot & plunder! My reply > >PS: Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle. If anyone, including >Paulo, is willing to do a "more balanced" article on the passports issue, >we would be more than willing to have it published here in Goa. > ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################