Nepe - You did try to give answer to some of my questions and some of your thoughts against Maoist are convincing. However, Some of my questions are still unanswered or haven't got convincing answers, which are- 1) Do you think Maoists will easily agree to your kind of republicanism while they are fighting for their kind of republicanism? You have to keep in mind that Maoist raised arms while democartic forces running the country. 2) Which one you prefer given the choice - constitutional monarchy or Maoists kind of republicanism - as these are basically two choices. Your kind of republicansim will neither people nor Maoists will accept. If you think your kind of republicanism is still possible then that is no more than "day dreaming" in present context. Maoist will once gain foothold they will kick the political parties out. Main threats for Maoist are Monarchy and RNA. Maoist can easily take on political parties. 3) What are the outcomes do you expect out of "negative appraoch" of protesting the King in NY while there are positive awys of expressing grievances? 4) You made a joke of "golden history of Shaha Dynasty". Have you ever thought of unified Nepal without their able leadership? Do you think Nepal would have pride and glory of an independent Country (never being under any colonial power) without their contribution? Ofcourse, brave nepali people fought for this but under the leadership of Shaha monarchy. Even personality like BP, PLS, BRB etc have acknowledged this fact. Otherwise, we would have part of one of the State of India (West Bengal, Bihar or UP) not even a state!!! We must not forget our history. Even if you honestly analyze the political development from 2007 to 2017, and 2047 to 2058 you will get answer why the King had to take a bold step. Obviously such steps are unpopular to and not welcomed by those who are real players (culprits) of those era. 5) Just criticizing blindly for the sake of doing so will not serve any purpose. The protest you guys are organizing might help corrupt leaders but it will not help in any case to ordinary people of Nepal. You might impress organization like AI, HRW, ICG, ICJ etc but it will not impress peace loving people back in Nepal. 6) Step by Step and gradual change is what is required for smooth transition. The result of Maoist insurgency is that they hastily wanted to achieve their ultimate goal that is why Nepal had to bare so much destruction of lives and national properties.