From: "Lawrence Rodrigues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > See http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/120096.htm > Goa: Plastic in the neighbourhood too By: A Mid Day Correspondent October 2, 2005 > Just as the liberation of Goa began in the Bombay diaspora, I appeal to all > Goans in Mumbai to support us to eradicate the garbage problem and call for a > ban on all plastic (bags, bottles and tetrapack). > Thanks you for your concern and support. > Wendell Rodricks .......................................................... Goa was conquered/liberated by military action codenamed "Operation Vijay" on 18-19 December, 1961. This process did not begin or end with the Bombay/Mumbai diaspora. In fact the whole Freedom Fighter system is a populist scheme of the local government, blocking seats and posts well after the female and male menopause should have prevented real freedom fighters from having offsprings eligible for these seats/posts. The new FF declared during the Parrikar era may not draw pension but their children stand to benefit. One of these FFs was reportedly just 9 years old at the time of Liberation.
Plastic free Goa will be just great. I fail to understand the love for plastic where glass/ceramic/leaf containers would serve the purpose eg. teacups, plates, soda/soft drink bottles,etc. Do we really need disposable syringes?? We need to focus on the use of the alternatives rather than harping on the ban. Legislation stops nothing: hooch, cigarettes, prostitutes, plastics.....it only makes it less affordable....and more desirable. The area around the signboards that read" PLASTIC FREE ZONE" in Old Goa are littered with plastic and bars operate from houses and flats on dry days. Sometimes the soda is in short supply, not the spirit. To that extent one has to drink 'dry' on dry days. 02 October was one such day in Goa. Viva Goa. Miguel
