Mario Goviea, the self-proclaimed 'lone voice on Goanet of reason, truth and peace' wrote the following (I summarise)
1: Since India was liberating a territory that was an integral part of the Indian SUBCONTINENT that had been invaded and occupied by force by the Portuguese occupiers for 450 years, asking the "permission" of the local population who were being liberated was hardly necessary and considered moot. 2: my consistent support for the liberation of oppressed territories from tyrannical regimes, whether in Iraq, Afghanistan or Goa. 3: Thus, I supported India's decision to liberate Goa from the Portuguese invaders who had occupied it by force and then run it mostly for the benefit of the occupiers and some local sycophants, COMMENT: It is good to note that Mario Goveia proclaims himself as the 'lone voice on Goanet of reason, truth and peace'. He has certainly taken his inspiration from the much (self) vaunted "fair and balanced" Faux/Fix Nooj. It is truly inspiring to see a new 'entrant' into the justification for invasion i.e. "subcontinent". Mario is, of course, quite well versed with finding newer justifications. Sure, there are international conventions and organisations like the UN ---but who cares? They are only useful when they are convenient. Besides, Geneva is a foreign 'country"(;-) like London or Europe. Who cares about those foreign conventions? Am I correct in understanding that Mario Goveia is equating the Invasion of Irak with that of Goa? Mario's position therefore justifies China's invasion of Tibet, Indonesia's invasion of East Timor, and Pakistan's invasion of Western Kashmir. Brilliant !! What it also does - is justifies Irak's invasion of Kuwait. (I know Mario will look up the history books) Interesting indeed! Now .... I have said enough about this matter. I accept Mario Goveia as the final authority on all invasive matters. If he is wrong, we shall all blame it to 'intelligence' failure. jc
