Full disclosure first: I am a republican. I favor a republic and am convinced I am going to see one in Nepal in my lifetime - whether that be in the next 1-2 years or 15-20 years down the line. However, I am not a bigot, and am willing to accept that there are many people who believe otherwise, and while may I disagree with them, I can listen to what they have to say and respect their opinions to the extent those opinions are based on merit and hard logic. The bottom line is there is enough critical mass in the country to overthrow the Monarchy. Again, not to base too much on the opinion poll cited above, but this appears to be a fifty-fifty issue at this time. SPA approval ratings are over 90% and King Gyanendra is the most unpopular political figure in Nepal as per that poll. In light of this, it is rather amusing to see people make comments like bring back the King (which, by implication, can only mean bring back his dictatorship). Obviously, opinions like these are not representative of the Nepali people's, going by this and previous polls, and such opinions are only of entertainment value at this time. They add no substance whatsoever to the debate on whether or not we should keep the monarchy. It's time to wake up and smell the coffee : the Monarchy is dying. It is a question of if not when it will be abolished. If you think monarchy will survive beyond King Gyanendra, I'd say it is wishful thinking. There are no signs indicative of that at this time. If anything the trend points in the opposite direction. There is probably no rule more basic in politics than this one: face the facts even if they are not to your liking.