Posted by: waterlily April 23, 2006
April 23: Nepal Solidarity Protest
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Miles away from home, we are concerned and worried about the situation back home. As we gather momentum here away from home, let us not forget what we are fighting for. We are asking for a life free of violence and constant fear. We need to think how Nepal can achieve this - there are no easy solutions but violence is definitely not one of them. Stripping off the monarch of the executive powers is one step but not the complete solution. We need to think about - 'what next?' - how is the transition of power going to take place in Nepal? People are out on the streets to express their frustration, rage, and anger at the constant betrayal we have faced over the years but would this rage and anger will just remain directed at the king only? If there is anarchy, what will happen - mob psychology is difficult to predict . Who is there to make sure that no more children, women, and men are getting Killed. As the Nepali diaspora, we need to start thinking about these questions. I frankly do not have any answers myself but we need to acknowledge the deeper root of the problem and think of solutions. Politics aside, this is now about our fundamental need for justice and freedom from violence and fear.
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