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PEOPLESÂ’ POWER WILL PREVAIL!
Liberty (Rights) and Responsibility go hand in hand. In Democracy, both are
equally important — you cannot have one without the other. One without the
other desecrates democracy.
The dictionary explains «Democracy» thus:
1. Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected
representatives.
2. The common people, considered as the primary source of political power.
3. Majority rule.
The seed you plant is the fruit you reap: Your vote is your “seed.” The
Government you choose is the governance you get. You as common people are
the primary source that provides the political power to your elected
representatives that govern you.
Never forget that: to vote is your right. Your vote, by and large, becomes
the deciding factor that impacts the way youÂ’d like to shape your future
and, in that, the future of your family, your children and our State Goa.
As Goans, we have been habitually complacent, and complacency is a deadly
enemy of democracy. “Choice” and “change” are essentials for a vibrant
democracy. You may be one, but you can still choose. You are one, but you
can still be the change.
What change can you effect? What difference can you make in your State?
Mahatma Gandhi said: "In a gentle way you can shake the world." Here are
some related thoughts:
* Know that all significant change throughout history has happened not
because of nations, governments or armies. They occurred because of courage,
commitment and determination of individuals — people like Mahatma Gandhi,
Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and the list goes
on. They were all instruments of “change.” They may have not done it alone,
but they were, unquestionably, the change makers.
* Recognize that everything you do, every step (or action) you take, every
sentence you write, every word you speak or DO NOT speak – counts. Nothing
is trivial, miniscule or insignificant -– everything matters.
* Believe that you can make a difference. You as a unique person have
potential and purpose in this world. To ensure the change you want to see
around you; you donÂ’t have to be a powerful person. You donÂ’t have to be
elected; donÂ’t have to be eloquent, particularly smart or highly educated.
You, however, have to be “committed”. Be committed — make a difference.
* Be Aware: Change stems from awareness and acknowledgement. Often we arenÂ’t
aware of whatÂ’s wrong or not working, and importantly we cannot change what
we donÂ’t acknowledge. When we become aware and acknowledge, a problem or a
deficiency -- we begin the process of change.
* Take personal responsibility. Never think that "it's not my job" or “what
difference can I make – I am only one person.” Many significant things have
been left undone because people relinquished their responsibility for
someone else to do things. Remember this: "If it's to be, it's up to me."
With the choice to change, we are given the chance to turn today's pains
into tomorrow's gains. What value do you place on your vote, this election?
Want to secure your Liberty -- take personal responsibility –- please go
vote!
PeoplesÂ’ power will always prevail. LetÂ’s make Goa a shining example for the
rest of India to follow.
Best wishes,
Joe Vaz
PS: With the emerging of the new “SAVE GOA” movement led by some of our
dynamic Goan personalities, canÂ’t we raise adequate awareness to bring in
change and elect leaders who have GoaÂ’s and GoansÂ’ interests at heart?
“Change” is the “key” word, and we badly need that change —now more than
ever before —to save our “paradise” Goa from being raped, looted, desecrated
and destroyed.
Just look at the people we Goans have elected election year after year.
Same old faces, same old disappointments for the past decades. Can this
election be different? Can we make that difference by voting to root out
those corrupt and good for nothing scheming, manipulative politicians who
seek public office for personal profits/gains? Can we ensure we have more
transparency, responsibility and accountability from our elected
representatives? Surely, we can, but only if we have the “will power” and
dogged determination.
Joe
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