Wasn't Roque Santana part of Azad Gomantak Dal, world's first terror group?
BC On Thursday, 9 January 2014, 23:20, Jose Colaco <cola...@gmail.com> wrote: On Jan 8, 2014, at 5:25 PM, Siyona G Gaunkar <siy...@ymail.com> wrote "I am working on avery old research paper form Goa archive that says that soon after liberation Roque Santana wanted to do away with the ‘zoan’ enjoyed by the settlers from Carambolim, further this article says that this settlers never voted Roque Santana" COMMENT Re: ZONN 1: as one who has never personally collected or benefitted from this thing called Zonn (royalty on Carambolim commune property which pre-dates the arrival of the Portuguese in Goa but which was allegedly 'taken over' by the Portuguese apparently to act as a granary for Goa) 2: as one who opposes the entitlement culture and believes that the Zonn is a form of entitlement. 3: as one who believes that Zonn and all other entitlements are actually deterrents to personal self-development and education. 4: as one who believes that one should only gain financially from what one pays into or invests in. 5: and While I am not one to attend loud (and basically useless ) public meetings, morchas etc 6: and While I understand that my position might not take into account the contractual terms that might be involved in the Zonn I believe I can perfectly well take a decision as an individual and stand on the side of anyone who opposed and opposes the Zonn. Now, this might upset some of my folks (as in the past) ....... and So be it. It is also my belief that Had the Carambolim settlers of Velim expended as much energy in hard work, academics and education as they did/do in the politics of Zonn, there would have been many more distinguished scientists, physicians, lawyers, educators and other professionals from Velim than there presently are. And trust me, there are quite a number. Never mind what Nehru is reported to have called us but it is not all 'Cooks and Butlers' in Velim (or Goa for that matter). Not that being a cook or butler is worth any less than any other profession. Re: 'settlers never voted Roque Santana' I can only speak for myself. I have never voted for Roque Santana. Also, I have never voted for any other politician or in any political election anywhere at any time. I just have not been able to trust politicians enough to bring myself to vote for them. It also happens that I left Goa (for good) soon after reaching voting age. I cannot, with any form of reliability, comment on the secret ballots cast by others. Others might have this insight or knowledge. I certainly do not. I also lack the powers attributed to Caju Feni which I positively hate. Re: the holding of 'Land' (ie. property) Land Law cases will likely teach us that land and other pretentious acquisitions will only bring bring eventual 'panvati' to the family. Perhaps because of this and the influence of the Jesuits esp. my late uncle (by marriage) Tio Armando aka Swami Animananda SJ (Time Magazine Apr 23, 1973) my unitary family continues to live a very simple life in a small 2 bedroom flat. (Those who have visited me will attest to that). That is the only property we hold. Nada Mas. We have invested in our children's education and pray that they too focus on what is fair, meaningful and productive. Re: Carabolim, SFX, Catholicism and the Portuguese. I am grateful to be a descendant of Carambolim. I am also grateful to be a descendant of the first set of new Roman Catholics on the subcontinent. Just that you know, I oppose circumcision in little children unless it is surgically really warranted. Thank you Adm. Timoja and Thank you Portugal. But for your timely intervention, a whole pile of folks would continued to have their 'tips' excised.....and the rest of the other stuff. (No Thanks, however, for the Inquisition). Above all, Thank You SFX for bringing Roman Catholicism to Goa and Jesuit Education esp to the 'outcastes' of the subcontinent......esp the Fishery Coast. Re The State's duty to protect its citizens / residents As I have said on numerous occasions before, I abhor violence....esp if it is directed against innocent civilians who are going about their daily lives. It is also my belief that Violence (exc in self defence) only provokes more Violence. And while some might prosper in the short term, a greater number eventually suffer. The increasing violence in the world has certainly caught my attention, hopefully yours too. Besides, there is nothing which cannot be resolved (albeit gradually) by peaceful methods. Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela are near-time testaments to that. Re: research papers. That is an excellent idea. I know that you will research widely and with an open et analytical mind. As it is a literary paper and not a scientific one, you are unlikely to be burdened by statistics and statistical methods to remove bias. But surely, you will search and cross search the references of your references and submit the final product for an M. Phil or Ph.D at a good university like Goa. Univ. I will not repeat/change any points made in my previous post on this subject (the one to which you posted your response) I am happy to have had this opportunity to expand on my views with you. I do not have to be right and I am willing to learn. For that to happen, I, like, St. Thomas (the Apostle) will wish to see to believe. I am almost certain that your research (and research methods) will be of the standard which will make everybody stand up and take notice. I am also sure you know the worth of papers based on uncorroborated 'anecdotes'. So, all the very best in your research endeavour. jc ps: pl excuse any typos. This is scripted at one go.
