Maoists win again! Nepal, US Peace Corps lose.

[Bill Martino]

Saw a flash on CNN saying that the US Peace Corps was abandoning their efforts in Nepal. The State Department deemed the country was too dangerous for volunteers.

Too bad. From personal observation the Peace Corps was the most effective tool the US had going for them in this little faraway place. The Maoists, in their effort to "improve" the situation in Nepal, have succeeded in taking away a tremendous asset which was serving those who needed it most. Oh well, the Maoists have blown up so many schools there were not all that many left for Peace Corps teachers to work in so I guess the loss is not all that great after all.

 

[Rusty]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[munk]

I wish I could gather their heads and collide them together into an enormous ringing sound.

Unforseen consequences- the story of our lives. The Maoists may believe what they are doing is ultimately 'helping' Nepal. Everyone on this Globe needs to stop for a minute and take inventory of their actions and consequences.


munk

 

[FallingKnife]

Very sad.

I feel that the saddest part is that it's gotten so bad. At least the PCV's can leave, but they don't do that lightly.