Posted by: Heartbeat January 22, 2009
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S_R, points noted.


People do migrate for a better quality of life etc. But quality of life can be very subjective. Generally speaking, most people are lured by a better lifestyle based on the dollars and cents and we can't blame them for it. But I think you did not quite get my picture.


If the best Nepalese continue to choose to migrate because all they want is a better quality of life, then I can boldly say that they actually love themselves more than they love their country of birth. The reason why countries like Nepal are sliding down the poverty scale, is because those who can make a difference are being selfish. They only think of their personal development, not their country's development. And the people who are left behind have to "beg" for foreign aid and depend on scrupulous politicians. Has anybody carried out a survey on the percentage of Nepalese migrating overseas?


On the contrary, how many people consider migrating to Nepal? Perhaps just an insignificant handful. So, how can a son of an immigrant take over the PM’s hot seat, 50 years from now? Even I cannot imagine that. And if you say that your off-springs are masters of their life, that shows the present generation does not emphasize patriotism. The younger generation watches us as we make choices, decision and actions. Because nothing speaks louder than that. They will think, if you choose to migrate, why can’t we?


Like Desert_Rain said, Nepal is good even now. So, my question is WHY LEAVE? You cannot solve a problem by running away from it.


 

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