To those who are hellbent on proving I am a racist/castist, for reasons best known to themselves -- reasons that I can only assume are laden with sinister motives to discredit what they fear is a potentially dangerous (by virtue of being well-reasoned) counter arguments to their support to the King -- I have this very, very, very last thing to say about my stance on the Sherpas at the pro-King rally: NO, I AM NOT QUESTIONING THEIR RIGHT TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS, BUT MERELY WONDERING IF THOSE RIGHTS WERE EXPLOITED BY THE ORGANIZERS OF THE RALLY. And, highfly-jee, If you had been following my writings on this issue over the months, if not years, in various threads right here in Sajha, you'd know that I too am hoping that we can resolve this national crisis without having to resort to the REPUBLICAN AGENDA. I am sincerely hopeful that the King realizes that one of the key to a sustainable solution to the crisis is that the Royal Palace itself needs to embrace profound reforms, and that he will take sincere initiatives to achieve those reforms, so that the people can live in genuine peace under GENUINELY constitutional monarchy. Otherwise, if that is not to happen, all I am merely trying to point out is that the Republicans may be successful sooner than later in getting rid of the monarchy all together, and that I personally might even be tempted to join their bandwagons if I see no hope with this King on this regard. I am still hopeful. I am still hopeful that the King will abandone his misplaced idea of resolving the crisis the way he is trying to resolve it now -- through coercive, authoritarian force, and that very soon he will choose the path of over-arching inclusiveness and progessivity in order to address this crisis from the point of view of seeking a genuine and sincere and COMPREHENSIVE solution. As for what you have referred to as a "bloodbath," no, I will never, in my good conscience even THINK that I will stand to gain anything by embracing violence. Yes, I am definitely seriously considering the prospects of returning to Nepal soon to see if there are any chance of initiating a PEACEFUL opposition to what I see as fatally flawed policies of the government. So far, the hope of a successful peaceful movement in Nepal is very dim, but I am engaged in constant and very active consultations with friends and family alike to see if I can return ASAP to be on the grounds, fighting peacefully for what I believe in. Now, for your another querry regarding what I think is the solution... I have prepared an extensive essay on this, and I am currently seeking publication. If and when it is published, I will gladly put up the link right here in this thread for everyone to review. Even in the event that I fail to secure publication for my essay, I will happily resort to posting the entire essay right here.