Dear goanet readers While in Goa in early February it was just like being in the United Kingdom. Alcohol could not be served after 10.30 p.m. The reason I was told was to stop politicians bribing people with alcohol to come out and vote for them. Normally, amongst our people, when the beer goes in the brains go out. I understand that three days before the election there will be no alcohol at all either for sale in the shops or served at restaurants, etc. What a blow to tourists but if the three day ban gets people to vote on this VIP day with a clear head, congratulations must go to the authorities. A small sacrifice towards electing the right candidates working for the development of Goa and its people. Politicians posts are there to serve the people and not the other way round.
Melvyn Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 1 March 2012 melvynfernan...@virginmedia.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------