I would like to express my opinion on a few points people have raised on this topic.
Whether we should choose the Goa Suraj party: How can we be sure that the Goa Suraj Party will get rid of all Goa's problems? The people who actually do the work are the beaureucrats and Govt. servants. How will Goa Suraj change their lethargic attitude? Sack everyone who does not perform? If they do it, virtually all Govt servants will be sacked. If our health services are not upto the mark, what can Goa Suraj do that other parties could not? How will they attract industires to the state? How will they improve Goa's roads? I am sure some members of the party are active on Goanet. I request them to elaborate on how exactly they would bring about a change in Goa. The party's website does not detail out their manifesto. Will Christians be disenfranchised? I think we are simply overreacting by saying that Christians will be disenfranchised by the BJP. This is Goa as against Gujarat where explicit official orders were issued to burn houses. Just because such a thing happened there, it does not mean that it will happen here. Disenfranchising Christians is just not practical in a high-literacy state where the Christian population is significant. A few incidents here and there caused by overzealous people cannot be generalized as an assault on any religion. Not bringing Parrikar back to power, just because of this hypothetical fear, we will be depriving ourselves of an efficient Government. If we cannot appreciate the development Parrikar achieved for Goa, I think we don't deserve any development at all. I am not a BJP activist or party worker and had thought Goa would be ruined when Parrikar came to power 4 years ago. My attitude towards his rule has since changed after seeing his developmental efforts and efficiency. We need an educated and non-corrupt person as the CM. Rather than going with a general hate wave, I would request all readers to apply their mind and elect a progressive Government. Cajetan Rego Comprem, Tivim Goa __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com