MagnaCarta 'Magna Carta is often thought of as the corner-stone of liberty and the chief defence against arbitrary and unjust rule in England. In fact it contains few sweeping statements of principle, but is a series of concessions wrung from the unwilling King John by his rebellious barons in 1215. However, Magna Carta established for the first time a very significant constitutional principle, namely that the power of the king could be limited by a written grant. King John's unsuccessful attempts to defend his dominions in Normandy and much of western France led to oppressive demands on his subjects. Taxes were extortionate; reprisals against defaulters were ruthless, and John's administration of justice was considered capricious. In January 1215 a group of barons demanded a charter of liberties as a safeguard against the King's arbitrary behaviour. The barons took up arms against John and captured London in May 1215. By 10 June both parties met and held negotiations at Runnymede, a meadow by the River Thames. The concessions made by King John were outlined in a document known as the 'Articles of the Barons', to which the King's great seal was attached, and on 19 June the barons renewed their oaths of allegiance to the King. Meanwhile the royal chancery produced a formal royal grant, based on the agreements reached at Runnymede, which became known as Magna Carta (Latin for the 'Great Charter'). Four copies of this original grant survive. Two, including this one, are held at the British Library while the others can be seen in the cathedral archives at Lincoln and Salisbury.' Source The British Library, Cotton Augustus II. 106 (detail) today, Britain is one of the best example of multi party democracy and constitutional monarchy. And 800 years have passed by since Magnacarta was introduced. It takes a long long time guys to get the fruit of democracy. Do not expect overnight changes. But believe in democracy. Believe in civil liberties and human rights. Dont allow yourself to be dictated by guns. First lead yourself by your principles of equality. Don't let the king impose his rule over your rights. You guys are learned and educated. Don't let yoursef down with a servant attitude. I know some of you have aspirations to join the bureucracy. You can't fulfill your aspirations without supporting to the King now. Some of you have animosity with the likes of Gagan thapa . SOme of you think you have been denied of scholarships even if you had more marks in your academic transcripts then those who got government scholarships. First you can't say that you deserve the best chance of scholarship just because of the more marks you have obtained. Marks is not the determinant to your capability by any means. All in all our system of education is flawed. Our academic certificate do not represent the genius of the student. To judge that democracy is not a suitable thing for Nepal on the basis of these petty things like personal interest of joining bureaucracy, hatred of Gagan Thapa or marksheets, do not justify your mantra and raga in favour of autocracy. Your judgement on democracy is vague and flawed and governed by personal interest. But you are free to do what you like. But in my case, I dont have a servitude mentality. I believe in my rights and liberties. I don't like some one to snatch my rights away from me in the name of correcting corruption and providing security. If Gyanendra has the will power, he can complete his mission by restoring full fledged communication and the freedom of expression as well as lifting of ban on independent private media. Comments appreciated.