Newuser, I think Gagan-jee's write-up focuses completely on the pre-negotiations demands, i.e., the restoration of democracy. Whereas, I have attempted to explore the possible scenarios in the post-democracy phase, IF and WHEN democracy is restored. When it comes to negotiations on what roles the conflicting parties can play in a DEMOCRATIC political framework of Nepal, I don't see any bright hopes of success unless we have an unquestionably balanced attitude towards all of the parties, for reasons I have explained in the article. Having said that, I am in COMPLETE consonance with Gagan-jee's attitude towards demands for the restoration of democracy. I too have said (in the article) that the matters of democratic principles "are not, and should not, be part of negotiations". The only difference is that Gagan-jee uses more revolutionary rhetoric, wheras I have resorted to more diplomatic terms like "non-negotiable," "uncompromisable," etc. Also, I think sentiments of a Nepali citizen are expressed more meaningfully and strongly in Nepali language. Other than that, my sentiments, I must say, are not any different from Gagan-jee.