Hello PATRICIOS!
I have been avoiding getting into this dicussion, but today I can't
resist....
Dear Goenkar brothers - when it comes to getting help, I don't think we
are in position to refuse help from anyone, including from Portugal. If
nothing else, when it comes to architecture design, the influence of
Portugal in Goan architecture was fantastic.
That influence is what gives Goa the different flavour and fabulous
buildings and churches that makes Goa such a special and different place
from other parts of India. So I can't see any problem
or a patriotism issue if Portugal wants to and can help with the
development and improvement of Panjim!
In today's global village where there is so much violence, war and lack
of understanding and cooperation among human beings, we should encourage
cooperation between nations, even though they had been the
colonial masters of the past. The past is history! After all the
Bristish and the French still do a lot of work and cooperation in their
past colonies, and I don't see what is the big issue about that!
As for Claude Alvares and Goa Foundation not having done much for the
ravages caused by mining, that is not true and remotely correct. If Goa
Foundation was not continually fighting the anti-mining cause and other
crimes against the environment in Goa, all we would have by now is a
great big hole on the ground , as the miners would probably
be mining bang in the middle of Jardim Garcia da Horta if they were
allowed to.
I suggest we become more gracious towards each other and anybody that
wants to help Goa, as we are not in position to refuse help in the
middle of a real WAR against the disastrous government controlled by
mine owners and builders, clue less and criminal politicians and a
population that is just unwilling to rise and fight back.
Mog assundi , indeed, pun mog assundi to the whole humanity of good will
! I don't believe that only goans can help Goa, as Claude Alvares for
example is not a Goan but a Manglorian, and he is one of the persons who
has done a tremendous amount for Goa! Amen!
Carmen
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