Re: 'We shall return' (#221). On 22 November it will be 41 years since the assassination of US president John F Kennedy. I'm an American old enough to have heard Kennedy's speech (on black and white TV) calling for a Peace Corps in 1962. I've had friends in the Peace Corps, and almost thought of joining myself, until I investigated the daunting and demeaning selection process. It would have cost me thousands of dollars to even apply. I'm sorry that the present US administration thinks it has to cut and run from Nepal. I don't thing that the Peace Corps will return to Nepal.not in this lifetime. This has more to do with ending 'liberal' programs and increase spending on violence and war than concern for the people. Myself, I have launched my own 'Piece Core' and anyone can join for nothing! There is no bureaucracy, all you need is a bicycle, and a strong heart/mind to join us on our peace pilgrimage to Mt Kailas next year. Kennedy would have endorsed such an effort. Om shanti.

F A Hutchison
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