Dear Netters, The overall interests of Goa and of Ribandar in particular has always been very close to my heart. I am forever indebted to Ribandar for giving me birth and for my upbringing.
Over the last twenty years I can candidly say I have always attempted to repay this debt. This has meant that I have had at times to make great personal sacrifices but I have no regrets. Whether it was the agitation of the 1970's for 50 per cent silently bore the mental and physical stress and above all the astronomical financial costs that any agitation takes. It was time to say enough is enough and to focus on the interests of my family and of my legal career. I therefore decided to temporarily move to New Delhi. It is time to do justice and give my focused attention to my wife Loretta, daughter Evita and to my professional career. All of these have suffered neglect due to my overburdened campaign and other commitments. The Ribandar Church molestation has cost me dearly. I took up the issue after being approached on behalf of the victim. As a lawyer and as a social activist I had the urge to fight for justice. It proved futile but should now be left to the wisdom of the law enforcement authorities, the Courts and the ultimate ruling of Our Almighty God. My stint in New Delhi will perhaps help me get into better form as I need to "charge my batteries" and regain my strength perhaps to serve you in a better way in the near foreseeable future. While in New Delhi my heart and soul will be forever in Goa and Ribandar in particular. The place I hope will be my eternal resting site. In peace or not, only time will tell. Friends, I know that I am now unable to attend to your day to day grievances as in the past but if I could be of any service please do not hesitate to e-mail me on :[EMAIL PROTECTED] Adv. Aires Rodrigues