I understand that many Goans are affected but is further destruction the answer. What will the protestors do when Goa runs out of the ore? Also is it not true that the main reason for the mining dependents affected today is because of few privileged mining families along with Central and specific Goan politicians ruthlessly exploiting Goa to amass huge wealth for themselves. Why are the protestors not also demanding the return of the mining loot? Not doing this makes the protestors lose credibility. The loot when recovered from the mining thieves will more than compensate those affected in the mining belt. Also for all those questioning from whom the Environmentalists get funds, should first answer who funds the huge pro-mining media coverage, massive protests etc. The Chief Minister on the other hand is in some way not even respecting the Supreme Court judgement on stopping the further exploitation/destruction of Goa!
Arwin </div>
