the government (at both central and local level) has been irresponsible in public matters since many years and it's not going to change unless they cease to be so selfish and realize their responsibility. if the leaders don't want to be conscious, why would their 'bodyguards' bother to do so? this is very sad. but i'm worried about the future - as you all know, Kathmandu is at the brink of being devastated by an earthquake. Despite scientists' warnings, the government hasn't done anything to prepare the citizens. even fire fighting machines are the same old ones back from the history which are short in number and do not function properly. And it's not just kathmandu, the conditions are similar all across the country, and let's face it- Nepal is not that big country; if east shakes, so will the west! i'm saving my sympathies for that day when i'll hear that 100,000 or so people were burried including my old folks, the girl who's been waiting for me, and all those friends of mine. I pray, that day never comes.