So, the Marshall Mendonza who (possibly) believes that it is OK to propagate the '50 crores/day' - even though he knew that the figure was a gross exaggeration of the truth AND who specialises in posting ONLY anti-Hindu news items, is now implying that the following are not exaggerations i.e. that
a: in 2009, hindutva (ideology) and not terrorism a la the Mumbai-attack was the GREATEST threat India faced as a nation and that Goa was not too far off. He probably believes that the Vasco church to was also bombed by Hindutva elements. ref [1] http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg44022.html Sun, 22 Mar 2009 b: He (obviously) has evidence to support his implication that Goan Hindus and Catholics never did, do not and never will get on as one people, and that they do not have sense. No wonder he says that GOA is next on the radar of these forces of Hindu intolerance. He also uses the gathering of Hindus in Goa (or as he states 'Hindutva forces in Panjim') as evidence of that. Wonder what happened to the "radar", and whether the looney right would be justified in being paranoid about processions (during feasts) in Poona, and wondering IF the Inquisition is coming back. ref [2] http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-February/173414.html Tues Feb 3 2009 His next rather brilliantly inflammatory implication is that hindutvawadi GOONS are ready to attack us or try to burn our homes or property or attempt to rape a member of our families. It is possible that Mr. Mendonza has never really lived in Goa - and/or that he believes that ONLY Hindus are criminals. ref [3] http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-January/172299.html Mon Jan 5 2009 NOW ..... It is possible that some Goa-netters out there will say that the above references are NOT evidence of Marshall's exaggerations - only of his anti-Hindu paranoia. These folks would perhaps take the position that JC has been unable to substantiate the allegation that Marshall has been exaggerating. I suggest to all that EVERY religious, ethnic or social grouping has good people and bad folks. If we are really interested in peace and advancement through understanding among the majority of the people we live with, OUR CRITICISM should be balanced. If we criticise others, we must also criticise ourselves. Have I not said this a number of times antes? If we criticise the 'violentes' among the Hindu right, we should also criticise the missionaries from the Christian right which denigrate Hindus. If we (rightly) criticise the murderers of the Staines, we must also criticise the abusers of children. Otherwise, we are NO different from the ignorant, brain-washed and paranoid wing-nuts who spew hate at others. AND YES .....if we make errors and the error is brought to our attention, we should correct the error rather than defending the indefensible. Marshall Mendonza adds that IF he " had to scan the Goanet archives, he (would) be able to cull out at least half a dozen statements made by JC which could be considered as downright communal and anti-hindu". UNFORTUNATELY.......the busy Marshall...... does not have the time for it. What a pathetic and lame excuse. Not unexpected though. In any event.... here are some of my writings: http://www.colaco.net/1/ViolenceNeverTheAnswer.htm http://www.colaco.net/3/church-lurch.htm jc ps: I believe Marshall gave me the last word on this topic and that he has no time to research ...anyway. He is a classic 'hit and run' specialist. The difference being that he selectively hits Hindus. I am sure IF any one has seen him (by way of balance) criticising Catholics, he/she will post it here. Unless ....the Catholics/other Christians are blameless!