Posted by: Robert Frost February 15, 2005
Washington Post Editorial
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I agree with high fly. Whenever I read articles and editorials around the websites I am dismayed at the attitude displayed by the leading Newspapers and its neo-conservative people. Without quite knowing that the views they differ from, also could be the best alternative. I mean, what would they know about the situation in Nepal without quite being there and understanding the needs and desires of the general population? Pretty much every Nepalese that I have talked to wants the King to be in power, atleast he may shine while the corrupted leaders have done nothing for the people for more than a decade now while they have been in total control. And this neo-cons have a very different view. They want to see democracy at any cost and for that they may use military might for a possible invasion. This millenium is about the lesson that we learn. We are working towards globalization and rather than threatening to use force if somebody does not agree with them, I would like to have seen the view point that 'if you donot do good to the public, we will use our military force'. I don't think for most cases it will work, but I believe that the views of public should be the first priority no matter what. The king might have done one of the most grotesque mistake in the modern history of Nepal, but is he going to do good to the public? That I think should be the question that needs to be addressed. I think the UN should take a broader role for the case in Nepal and see to it that human rights violations does not occur. Dr. Irene Khan is in Nepal to study the situation and that will make a positive effect. Lets all hope that the peace will prevail in Nepal in the coming days.
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