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EDITOR'S NOTE The aftermath of the terrorist acts of September eleven has generated a
situation that could destabilize life even in the remotest part of the world. Since no
sane person could approve the heinous acts of terrorism whether they are suicide bombings
or mailing anthrax, it has become most imperative that every human being irrespective of
caste, color or religion take a pledge to root out the evil from the face of the world.
The fight against terrorism spearheaded by the United States of America demands that all
peace loving people, wherever they are, must voluntarily come forward and share any
information that might contribute to limit or mitigate the bad effects of this scourge.
The United States, which has become the prime target of the terrorists, has a stupendous
job in its hands. And it would sure be very difficult, if not impossible, for the U.S. to
attain any measurable success without the unstinting cooperation of the rest of the world.
Indeed, she may have all the resources needed to fight this terrible evil and she must be
applying them to the best of her ability. But to think she can eradicate this plague
single handed would be a big mistake. Consequently no one should shy away to pass on any
information that may help them, in howsoever a small way, to achieve their objective.
Since all the religion of the world teach universal love and peace and no religion teaches
hatred, it becomes the bounden duty of all the people of the world to join hands to fight
this evil of terrorism. The sooner we do it, the better for us, the better for the whole
world. * * * It is being reported that Prime minister Deuba is going to expand his cabinet
immediately after the twentieth session of Parliament ends. Nobody needs be illuminated
why the Prime minister has waited for that long to enlarge his cabinet. As a matter of
fact, Deuba need not have expanded his cabinet at all. If he could run the government for
three months with thirteen, he could easily run for the remainder of his regime (howsoever
long it might be) with the same number. Since the main purpose of joining the cabinet is
to get rich quick, the smaller the number the greater the opportunities for making quick
bucks. But how long can one keep the recalcitrant members in check who have been boiling
to get a share in the loot? Hence the proposed expansion. What is the country to expect
from the cabinet which cannot safeguard the nationís interest from a domineering
neighbor? The nation is waiting with bated breath to see the end of the trade talks. How
the cabinet expansion is going to help our poor nation time only will show. Since we are
helpless to stop any wrongdoing on the part of the government, we have no option but to
bear. And that we have been doing. * * * Dashain, the biggest of all the festivals of the Nepalese people is knocking
on the doors. It is one time when even a poor man shares his melancholy smile with his
family, friends and neighbors. But, the failure of the government to restore peace in the
country is sure to deprive the people of all the zest of the festivity. As it is, the
gloomy economy has spread a pall of depression over the whole nation. The uncertain
situation generated by the terrorism of the Maoists has further aggravated the miseries of
the people. If they do not stop their violence and permit the poor people to enjoy the few
days in the year in peace and tranquility, they will not only be perpetrating big
injustice but also distancing themselves from the sympathy of the poor. Why the Deuba
government is so nervous in bringing the Maoists to a successful dialogue is becoming more
incomprehensive as time passes. If the government cannot force the Maoists to come to
terms at this juncture, they cannot have any justification to stay in power. As such, we
do trust they will pluck some courage and behave like real administrators and provide some
peace and security to the poor people so that they will be able to celebrate Dashain in a
normal environment. Trusting that the government will rise up to the occasion, we wish all
our friends, admirers and all the countrymen a very very Happy Vijaya.
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