First, let me be clear--I am a supporter and a well-wisher of NepalUnites and its various efforts around Nepal and the world. I was an active participant in their programs at Khullamanch, Durbarmarg, Bagmati-Pul, etc. However, I speak-up whenever NepalUnites deviates from its mission, as what it stands for is what attracted me (and many others) to this movement in the first place.
I was happy to see that NepalUnites has decided to carry on their fight against corruption, which I applaud with all my heart. I believe that corruption at every level (ministers to low level bureaucrats) has suppressed entrepreneurship and stifled economic growth in the country. However, the title and the t-shirt that they have designed in the name of this program is just plain vile! As a supporter of the movement let me be the first to tell you-- this is offensive! Let me remind the organizers of the program and the designer(s) of the t-shirt what their self stated mission # 2 states: "We provide public space, largely social networking sites, for people to vent their frustration and opinion in a non-violent way."
Take this anyway you want but it is supposed to be a friendly constructive criticism.
I was happy to see that NepalUnites has decided to carry on their fight against corruption, which I applaud with all my heart. I believe that corruption at every level (ministers to low level bureaucrats) has suppressed entrepreneurship and stifled economic growth in the country. However, the title and the t-shirt that they have designed in the name of this program is just plain vile! As a supporter of the movement let me be the first to tell you-- this is offensive! Let me remind the organizers of the program and the designer(s) of the t-shirt what their self stated mission # 2 states: "We provide public space, largely social networking sites, for people to vent their frustration and opinion in a non-violent way."
Take this anyway you want but it is supposed to be a friendly constructive criticism.
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