Hi Tony and Floriano, I agree with you-both about the importance of English language. The importance of the language is for the students and their parents and others interested in the next generation of Goans.
Goan Catholics do a good job of sometimes wanting it both ways. They insists the Catholic Diocese be confined to "rock solid principles related to religion" and then expect the institution to fight the Goans' battle for economic progress. Should not the Goan Catholics themselves fight for and strongly "support the govt's wise move"? This rather than expect the Diocese to do it all for them while they sit back and criticize the Diocese / Church? Before you misundersatnd me, I repeat, I agree on the fight for the use of English. Yet, don't you think you'd have more success by you and other teachers and parents leading the fight? And so should the other English writers and journalists and newspapers. That is because they are looking for future readers. And so too should high tech employers, hotel owners, etc etc. Kind Regards, GL ------------------- Goa Su-Raj Party <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Absolutely well said and totally relevant. We goans are our own undoing. Hopefully the Diosesan Society of Education (Bishop's Palace) will see the light after its blunder perpetuated on the people of Goa earlier thro' the all Konkani medium in the primary section. We Goans love our language. But at what cost??? Should not the hypocrites be exposed forthwith? If mistakes were done, just say sorry and get on with the work. Posterity will appreciate the efforts. ------------ Anthony M Barreto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Starting this academic year, the Goa education department reintroduced an English language subject from Std I. Sensible move. The Oposition BJP and MGP have joined forces to oppose it. It's time the Goa Diocesan Society of Education support the govt's wise move at least now after meekly accepting Konkani as the medium of instruction in all its primary school. English is the mark of gentleman and it is the language of our bread and butter. Even for the job of a peon you need English. _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
