Although I haven't re-established residence in my native land of Canada for a few years now, I am still not adverse to reading about the ever evolving political and economic landscape of that fair nation. Yet, experiencing life in nations which strive for the title of "true democracies" I am often left confused when Canada, the U.S., Britain and many nations of Europe are often held up to claim this title. When much of the news out of those same nations revolve around the same corruption, right-wing fanaticism and limitless wealth within the minuscule elite, that exist in those same nations deemed "developing".
In many ways, I have grown to appreciate the simplicities of the developing nation of Nepal beyond my home land and those of the developed West, because although it is a nation of limited infra-structure and little wealth, it's sense of itself is not exaggerated or hedonistic in its belief to offer equity and freedom in unlimited proportions. Alas, all global nations in the 21st century should be doing all they can to become more aware of their own continuing internal struggles with development before they lay claim to any title that is true or democratic, equitable or humble, just or free.
However, with history and time, many stories belay varied interpretations of the world and its understanding of development. And judgement certainly rests in the 'eye of the beholder'.
In a land globally thought of to be fixed in the time of Shakespeare, Chaucer, Bronte, Dickens, etc., I ask, do you see romance, chivalry, barbarity, poverty or just simply violence?
In a nation struggling to regain economic strength and overcome political and private corruption since the North American Free Trade Agreement, is this a secret gathering to insight a protest, a riot, a revolution or peace and prosperity?
Did this image ever truly represent the iconic belief of freedom, liberty and peace for all?
And, finally, will he be remembered for epitomizing the characteristics of a revolutionary anarchist, a free-thinking liberal or a political and social genius?
Your personal history will dictate your strongest conviction of conscience. This fact can not, and should never, be judged by others... in a "true democracy". Wouldn't you agree?
In many ways, I have grown to appreciate the simplicities of the developing nation of Nepal beyond my home land and those of the developed West, because although it is a nation of limited infra-structure and little wealth, it's sense of itself is not exaggerated or hedonistic in its belief to offer equity and freedom in unlimited proportions. Alas, all global nations in the 21st century should be doing all they can to become more aware of their own continuing internal struggles with development before they lay claim to any title that is true or democratic, equitable or humble, just or free.
However, with history and time, many stories belay varied interpretations of the world and its understanding of development. And judgement certainly rests in the 'eye of the beholder'.
In a land globally thought of to be fixed in the time of Shakespeare, Chaucer, Bronte, Dickens, etc., I ask, do you see romance, chivalry, barbarity, poverty or just simply violence?
In a nation struggling to regain economic strength and overcome political and private corruption since the North American Free Trade Agreement, is this a secret gathering to insight a protest, a riot, a revolution or peace and prosperity?
Did this image ever truly represent the iconic belief of freedom, liberty and peace for all?
And, finally, will he be remembered for epitomizing the characteristics of a revolutionary anarchist, a free-thinking liberal or a political and social genius?
Your personal history will dictate your strongest conviction of conscience. This fact can not, and should never, be judged by others... in a "true democracy". Wouldn't you agree?
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