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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in
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If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Santosh, please add me to your list.
Roland.
On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Santosh Helekar<chimbel...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Roland,
>
> You make good points, and I know that our letter will be criticized, as any
> letter would be by people against whom it is directed. I will make the change
> regarding free India, but I have a different perspective on the points you
> made.
>
> 1. I believe India is our native country, irrespective of our current
> citizenship status.
>
> 2. The agreement with Samir is with his reference to the assembly as a comedy
> show. Please read his article.
>
> 3. I disagree that the power of individuals is limited to election time. My
> understanding is that the essence of any free democracy is that power resides
> in the people, not in the government or in any elected representative. While
> the right to vote is definitely the most consequential expression of this
> power, the right to free speech is perennial, and in my opinion, more
> important. Our letter reclaims this power.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Santosh
