So this senator from where?? Vermont?? this dude is representing a state with population of less than half a million people, where most are pig and chicken farmers. How the did he come to such conclusion about a complicated country like Nepal with population close to 30 million. Heck if I move to Vermont, become a muslim, marry about 10 wives and have about 100 children, I could probably win the election in a state like Vermont. So, I do not consider this Leahy fella credible enough to tell what should country like Nepal do and not do. Like someone above pointed out, it has almost become a political fashion trend in america these days for politicians to seek interest outside of the USA for world peace and greater good for everyone around the world. Leahy probably thought coming from Vermont, Nepal was with in his ballpark, since senators from big state are taking on bigger issues in bigger countries where americans have bigger interest. Leahy's is in Nepal and Nepalese issue for his OWN political agendas. If he is not, when else in the history have we heard anything from this guy say a word or express any concern for Nepal and Nepalese? Did his genuine concern for Nepal fell from the sky and landed on his head?? gimme a break!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And about Ashu critics / haters in here, one point should be noted: Ashu lives and works in Nepal unlike his opposite. Just that fact is enough to make his point of view more credible when talking ground realities with in Nepal and talking about realistic outlet to current situation. Democracy in paper is a wonderful idea but democracy in Nepal was a total disaster. Not because there is a flaw in the idea itself, but because of the persons responsible for running it. Therefore, reforming political parties is a good beginning, because there is no way we should let our country be led by same gang of corrupt politicians who are responsible for brining the country to this point. And obviously there is no way you want inhumane prachanda and his gang to be leading our nation. Democracy should be build and nurtured. Democracy in Nepal will not survive by bringing it at the cost of monarchy or maoism. Democratic reform with in the political parties, with in monarchy, and even with in the maoists is the only way of building fully democratic Nepal. So, folks stop listening to what people like Leahy who have no background nor any sense of realities inside Nepal...instead think about what people like Ashu are saying, since their livelihood and lives are much closer to these issues. Thank you all very much.