--- "Fernandes, Alan" wrote: > > It is sad to hear that Konkani is dying. > It look like going the same way as what happened to > Marathi in Bombay. > We Goans Should first continue speaking to our > children in Konkani, not only Goans in Goa but > Goans wherever they live around the world. We Goans > have to deal with this situation, > > Please do not leave this to the Politicians. > (Can you believe that since independence Goa had > more that 12 or more CM, looks like they are more > greed for Power than the welfare of Goa) > Mario asks: > Alan, While I respect your obviously heartfelt opinion, people tend to use the language that serves them best wherever they may live. However, learning other languages is always a good idea for all kinds of reasons. > I'm not sure that Konkani is "dying". Time will tell. > However, I'm sure it is dying among expatriates and their foreign born children, but I believe it will survive in Goa and the rest of the Konkan Coast. The last time I was in Goa I noticed several non-Goans working there who had learned and spoke Konkani fluently. > Regarding politicians, how do you think they get into office in a democracy? Their "greed for power" would fail if honest people would get motivated and organize and run against them or, at least vote for better candidates. > People tend to get the government they deserve. >
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