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Supporting Creativity Intellectual property rights have emerged
as one of the fundamental underpinnings of the international economic architecture
("Smart Choice For Creativity And Entrepreneurship", SPOTLIGHT, December 6).
Nepal recently adopted legislation on copyright, which has delighted intellectuals,
inventors and other creative minds victimized by piracy. If this act is implemented
appropriately, the economic conditions of intellectuals and entrepreneurs are sure to
improve. Nepalese experience with implementation, however, leaves little room for hope. Gita Khadki Imposed Confrontation Nepalese political parties are not speeding
toward confrontation, but are being dragged into it by the acts of extremists on the right
and the left ("Confrontation and Confusion", SPOTLIGHT, December 6). If we study
history, we can see that if one side in the power struggle moves on the path of
confrontation, the other must react in a similar way to survive as a political factor in
society. The palace and the Maoists are responsible for the current stand-off. I think
confrontation is not the will of the mainstream political parties, but an imposition. Kumar Guragain Capital Punishment HIV/AIDS is growing as a major threat not
only in Nepal but also in the entire South Asian region ("Capital Punishment",
SPOTLIGHT, December 6). The authorities are concentrating on awareness programs based on
different means of communication, which are quite expensive, too. No one can deny that
such programs, to some extent, prevent people from being infected with HIV. Wouldn't it be
wiser, however, to establish rehabilitation programs for people already infected, as they
are the only source of the deadly virus? If we succeed in persuading the infected people
not to do anything that could transfer the virus to healthy human beings, our whole effort
would become worthwhile. Sahishnu Gurung Political Vitality At a time when the country is devoid of
democratic activities, following the indefinite postponement of the parliamentary and
local elections, the Rastriya Prasatantra Party (RPP)'s third national convention has
stirred the political environment of the country ("Political Palpitation",
SPOTLIGHT, November 29). With the political activities of the other mainstream parties
doomed, the election of a new RPP president and deliberations at the convention can play a
vital role in upholding the people's faith in democracy. Upakar Dhakal Protect Child Rights "Human Rights Begin From Children's
Rights," states Subodh Raj Pyakurel ("Dangers Of Changing Behavior",
SPOTLIGHT, November 29). Had the Maoists understood the core of this statement, they
wouldn't have recruited children in their so-called "People's Army" and the
government would have initiated rehabilitation programs for child victims of the conflict.
If we become unable to protect the rights of the children today, how can we expect them to
respect the rights of others when they grow up? What will be the face of our society then?
The time has come for us to think seriously about this. Basanta Basnet Losing Confidence A day after assuring the Nepalese people
that there would be no increase in oil prices, the government of Prime Minister Lokendra
Bahadur Chand raised the prices of LPG cooking gas and petrol. This act has eroded the
confidence of the people in the government. The people have no reason to believe in what
the government says, whether it is the commitment of organizing elections as soon as
possible or holding talks with the Maoists rebels. Mira Dhungana Irresponsible Act The resignation of the chairman of the
Teachers Service Commission has pushed the 84,000 examinees for schoolteacher posts to an
uncertain future ("Master Malaise", SPOTLIGHT, November 22). Moreover, his
brazenness was evident in his decision to resign while he was in the USA and under
investigation for alleged abuse of authority in the Bakraha River Control Project. The
plight of today's civil service is rooted in the character of such people. To improve
administrative efficiency and morale, such people should be weeded out. The recruitment of
senior officials should be closely monitored. Muna Prasain Art Aid I am a regular reader of your art section,
which has been encouraging the creative minds of the country. Support from the media is
very vital for the development of art and culture. Such support helps to popularize art
exhibitions, which, in turn, encourages the private sector's involvement in the sector.
Ultimately, our art can find its own domestic market, which is more reliable than foreign
the market. Madan Karki Traditional Friend? I absolutely disagree with your view that
India is greatly anxious at the prevailing situation here (Editors note, SPOTLIGHT,
December 6). I hope your readers will agree with me that India should prove this
"anxiety" by true action and not by idle gossip! Mrigendramani Dixit |
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