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Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wedding' possible ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:49:44 +0400 From: Arwin Mesquita <arwinmesqu...@gmail.com> Practically all states were party to forming the Indian Constitution and Goa was not.. There is nothing in having a constitution provided all concerned are party to it or atleast involved in forming it. Mario responds: So, what's your point? Goa was under occupation by the Portuguese invaders, who had to be ejected because they had no "akkal". You should file a lawsuit with the Indian Supreme Court to have your view included in the constitution. Arwin wrote: I am NOT for bringing the Portugeese back; my view is to preserve Goan Identity whilst being part of India; The point I was trying to make was that Goans were never given a say in the future of their own land. Certain safeguards have to be set by the Indian Government to preserve Goan Identity. Also if you are aware its not only the Catholics who want to preserve Goan Identity but many from Goa's Hindus & Muslims as well. Mario responds: If Goans did not have a say before 1961 it is the fault of the Portuguese. Goans have had a say since 1987. Those individuals who want to preserve whatever identity they think they have are free to preserve it. This is not a role for any national government which is responsible for the entire country. Arwin wrote: As I have said to you before many things which are real today where because of someones fantasy. Mario responds: Who am I to stop you from dreaming? Arwin wrote: Goa geographically maybe but then it will possibly be another Identity; which makes we wonder did Goans waste their time at various times to preserve Goa's Identity e.g. Opinion Poll. Mario responds: I don't see anyone wasting their time on this except you and me:-)) Arwin wrote: Sorry Mario did I miss the awards ceremony where you were awarded the "Lone Voice of Reason" ? Mario responds: Sorry you missed it:-)) It was earned by being consistently reasonable, truthful and peaceful and encouraging others to be the same. You should try it sometime. Arwin wrote. What an excuse Mario; surely there is something you do and all action does not need to be political. FYI there are Goans working abroad E.g Freddy Fernandes and others who have taken a flight back to Goa and "moved mountains" in the cause of their land. Of course not to mention several other "silent" Goans who have done things from abroad. Mario responds: Good for Freddy. By the way can Freddy arrange to move the garbage off the streets of Panjim? I would appreciate it. I have no way to listen to "silent" people. Arwin wrote: Playing with words Mario.. If you have read my views/blogspot properly I do understand that Goan Identity is comprises of many other group religion but the there is a Goan Thread that runs through all these groups/religions. Anyway I think I see some progress on your side atleast admitting that a GOAN IDENTITY. Mario responds: False. There is no unique "Goan Identity". Each one has their own. Individuals or groups are free to identify with anything they want to. Arwin wrote: Yes Mario Goa is more popular because of its beaches/beauty; not its Identity/People as appreciated by countless visitors to Goa. When will you removed your blindfolds!! Mario responds: It is your blindfold that enables you to see a Goan Identity. If you removed it you would see that there is no such thing. Because of your blindfold you may have missed the following post, which you need to read very carefully: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-October/184097.html