Captain, Well my apologies, I admit my choice of words was not wise. And I'll try my best to find the words that aren't quite as offensive and demeaning. But what I meant to say was: its always easy to talk about high ideals and perfect society, but quite hard to sacrifice oneself for the cause. And the East Asian societies be it Japan, Korea or Taiwan first emphasized economic development over politics. " The Congressis, UML and Maoists faced the bullets of the Panchayat and risked their lives to speak up and mobilize - why can't the Panchayat admirers/supporters do the same? Too scared? " Panchayat did offer some outlet to the UMLs and Congressis. There were "itar" weeklies where they could express their views. Ironically now there's no outlet to speak in favor of Panchayat..So our democracy is more autocratic than the Panchayat. If you do speak for the Panchayat then chances are you get killed. Panchayat allowed the congressis to have their conference.. now the YCL and others don't allow the RPP to hold its national convention!