Originally Posted by johnny five (Post 8859594)

Think you will find that those who lose, buy licences off those who won but never had any intention of opening a shack.
The sums of money involved are large and dramatically drive up shack prices.
The practice is not largely discussed as it is totally illegal and is supported by those in authority who should be stamping on it as they receive plenty of back-handers.
A few years ago, it was decided that all successful applicants would be issued with printed licence with their photo on, to be diplayed prominently at the shack. Needless to say it died out very quickly as it flew in the face of Goa's endemic bribery and corruption culture. Sad as it would have eliminated this ongoing farce in a single stroke.


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Originally Posted by noni (Post 8861883)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb81K7ABkB4
immigration song! says it all ;)

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 8862235)

Noni had you realised that this song is also known on the net as the 'BNP immigration song?' It is about illegal immigration. Could I respectfully ask if it is appropriate to promote such a song on an expat site associated with Goa/India?It may seem a 'bit of fun' but could be wounding to those from a country from which the vast majority of immigrants have come to UK legally (since British left their country) and have contributed to general economy, NHS, food industry, arts etc. etc. Sorry to be serious ::fingerscrossed:

Originally Posted by noni (Post 8862290)

Sorry if it offended you, but it is not the BNP version. I know that your family is of indian decent, it was not meant to offend the likes of you, but so much of it is true.

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 8862331)

My family is British Noni, my husband's is Indian 'our' family is mixed. 'The likes of us' I'm afraid are offended that you don't realise that the song is so not true of the majority of Indian immigrants and their descendants that are living in the UK. Disappointed B.

Originally Posted by Banyan (Post 8862451)

Hi Bipat,



A 100% with Noni, this song is so true! Many hid under lorries and chanced their life just to get to the UK for one thing, and one thing only and that's BENEFITS!

Banyan.

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 8862548)

Yes Banyan we know that some illegal immigrants hid under lorries.
This however is a forum related to Goa/India. Can you please enlighten me as to how many of the total of Indian migrants to the UK came under lorries? or received more in benefits than they paid subsequently in taxes?
Could I perhaps refer you to tarkacreek's post 2758 above (A letter to Daily Telegraph).

Originally Posted by Banyan (Post 8862622)

Hi again,

Mmm . . know what you mean, but what this video is about is people coming in the UK, not having worked and getting houses, mobile phones etc. This is what I am saying best not to take it PERSONAL.

Banyan.

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 8862716)

Hi Banyan just one last point, when you read in the Goan Herald something incorrect and unpleasant about the British in general do you not take it as 'personal'??

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 8862716)

Hi Banyan just one last point, when you read in the Goan Herald something incorrect and unpleasant about the British in general do you not take it as 'personal'??

Originally Posted by Banyan (Post 8862728)

Hi Bipat,

What do you mean, please explain.

Banyan.

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 8862842)

Hi Banyan there are frequent posts on BE quite rightly complaining about the generalised anti-British expat/foreigner rants in the Goan newspapers, i.e. you are offended (to put it mildly). Why do think that Goans /Indians and those related to them would not be offended by the posts criticising all migrants to the UK when Indians make up a large proportion of these migrants?
You are offended by the anti-foreigner rants, we are offended by the inclusion of all migrants under the umbrella of the illegal migrants and bogus asylum seekers. In other words both groups take it personally.
Hope this sorts it! (I am very behind with the packing).:eek: