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VOTERS DILEMMA After a lot of backstabbing and double-crossing, there is finally a list of candidates . The EC is busy trying to enforce the code of conduct and with accusations and counter accusations from the protagonists and their followers, the goan polity has gone into a tailspin. The non vote bank voters are in a quandary. Since this is a hot topic, perhaps the learned Expose by Professor Aureliano Fernandes , who researched the subject at Goa University,can throw some light. He concludes that only a divided Legislature governs carefully, and therefore, under the circumstances he recommends the following strategy 1) Vote not to select the best, but vote out the worst 2) Come out in large numbers to neutralise the candidates electoral arithmetic 3)Vote by objective, NOT by party, caste or other loyalties. 4) Since parties have decided candidates and Agenda without consent of the people , and no party holds internal democratic elections ( except perhaps the communist party), break the nexus of the winnable old horses by supporting comparatively young and promising new candidates with proven background and social commitment. We have a unique Democracy. Elections it appears , are all about abusing the system by catering mainly to peoples greed to stay in power.This Election will change the face of Goa. With all its faults, Democracy backed by The Constitution, is still the best system and each one has the power to make it work . Towards this end,The Porvorim Citizens Action Forum, a registered Apolitical body has organised a KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE Meeting at Sainik Gymkhanna Hall ,Porvorim at 1100 hrs on Sunday 27 May07. All candidates standing for elections of the Aldona Constituency have been invited . They have been requested to come in time, speak for 10 minutes introduction ( name, qualifications,experience etc), why our vote, and manifesto. Q&A follows. ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------