On Jun 25, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Mervyn Lobo <mervynal...@yahoo.ca> wrote:
[ML 1] There is no reliable water or electricity and the govt does not function properly. Yet I do not see anyone in Goa demanding that their taxes be first used to provide the roads, water and electricity that are needed for basic living in the 21st century. JC1: Ah Mervyn! You really do not get it, perhaps never will. In any event, once the money (taxes) are paid (if they are paid), the funds can legally be used by the Gorrment for any purpose it deems fit. BTW: ever tried "demanding" in Goa? What would you suggest as your recommended Step 2 if the Gorrment does not heed your demand .....and just says 'No Comment'? What has become of all the demands and protests about Anjediva? ---- [ML 2]: The money for Mopa is coming from the private sector and from taxes collected in other parts of India. That money is better than manna from heaven. JC 2: So said the pimp to the young lady. 'Don't worry. All your funds will come from outside Goa'. 'You should focus on your future development'. Do you want to always live like this village girl? Come, join my team. I will make you rich. I will also benefit slightly. I will take only a minority (49.9%) of the earnings'. What are Mervyn and Tim advising the Girl to do? "Go for it gal" !? ----- Re this from me: ps: My gut feeling is that like Anjadiva, Dabolim will go and MOPA will happen. The forces of reason and sense will be overcome by the In-Vested interests who will be aided, albeit unwittingly by the Mervyns and Tims of this world AND the lines outside the Portuguese Consulate and at the Swindon Employment centers will get even longer, AND we will all be celebrating Hunky Dory every year. [ML 3]: You cannot blame anyone who lives or wants to live outside Goa for the activities that are going on in Goa. I have been reminded time and again by Goans living in Goa that they know what they are doing and I accept that fact. JC3: it is possible that reading my point (immediately supra) again might encourage us to understand it as Cause-Effect and NOT Effect-Cause. ------ [ML4] : All I can do is point out that the economy of Goa is no where near its potential. Goa is not creating opportunities for Goans. JC 4: Neither will MOPA create real employment opportunities....as far as GOANS are concerned. But then again, some Pimps have generated wealth for some 'professionals' in whom they have invested. There are shining examples like Zuari Agro, Ciba, META, and of course .......Dabolim! So you might be right. I am done with this. jc
