Events that are Current

Nepal (as if it's actually an entity capable of writing) is in the process of writing Constitution #6 since 1948.

The Himalayan Times today cites "the language issue" as the hot topic of the moment, the issue that is really holding Constitution writing back. (I mean, not to mention the fact the King is planning a come back speech, PM Nepal is the 18th prime minister in 19 years, and the Maoists are bandh-ing every freaking chance they get.) No, but LANGUAGE, it's an issue. In an effort to "nationalize" and "patriotize" its citizens, many in the Constitutional Assembly call for the national language to be Nepali, for obvious reasons. Others are suggesting Hindi as it is spoken by 1% of the population in the Tarai. And the Maoists think there should be at least 13 official languages because they are the party of the people, and they suggest the people are speaking lots of languages these days.

In Carrie Bradshaw speak: I couldn't help but wonder, are they missing the bigger picture? Understandably, language can be a uniting or dividing force within a country. HOWEVER: The government is led by a man no one voted for (Bush nay-sayers, hold your tongue), there is a caste system that marginalizes a huge portion of the population, and the GDP per capita is a meager $291.00. (AKA: your annual income. Relativism is key, as the price of living is much lower...) In a country riddled with corruption, inequality, and poverty, is the official language really the most important talking point? Nevermind debating the official language. Consider this: What can a Constitution do for anyone when there is no rule of law?

IDK, homes, IDK. But I DO know I'm going to a WEDDING PARTY tonight. Party on, man; in Sari we trust.