As many of you are aware, I am passionate about economic development in 3rd world countries. In particular I have taken strong personal interest in Nepal. Following the philosophies of Unitus, I believe that enabling free enterprise in developing countries is one of the key factors in helping individuals get out of poverty.
Feeble minded decisions of a king with a distorted alter ego, the counterproductive methods of the Maoists that are so fruitless and destructive, and the corruption of the government have all come to an ugly head. How can this beautiful small country be saved? What should the USA's role be in this situation?
This week I have watched in horror as news flowed from Nepal. I feel a bit as if I am watching Humpty Dumpy fall off the wall:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again.
This past October I spent the month trekking with my family in the Everest region. As we left my dear Sherpa friends at the airport, I had to choke tears back as an overwhelming feeling of gloom and despair washed over me regarding their future.
In hind site these premonitions are eerie. I wish I had been wrong........ Following are a few of the events in Nepal from the last week:Feeble minded decisions of a king with a distorted alter ego, the counterproductive methods of the Maoists that are so fruitless and destructive, and the corruption of the government have all come to an ugly head. How can this beautiful small country be saved? What should the USA's role be in this situation?
