| GP |
Posted
on 09-Oct-01 10:35 PM
The afgan war, and Gurkha's probable involvement seems
one important issue, and your posting title tries to bring this
issue here.
Its not USA fought Gulf war in 90s for the benefit of Kuwait
but, for the money. Japan paid 9billion yen, and USA
used all stock of war equipments. Same in Yugsolavia
and other parts of the world. By sending troops USA makes
money. Gurkhas participate, and they also get money.
I think it is not bad to work under other if our living
or especially our families life style get changes, and
meantiem, Gurkhas are not fighting against Nepal, so,
that is not bad at all. Once upon a time, I also lined
up for the Gurkha Varti, unfortuantely, the Galla
did not even pass in first selection. I would have
enjoyed the retired life in early 30s, that my MEET
is enjoying. I am working here, not less than the
Gurkha Army under British boss.
I have full respect to Gurkha, they should not
deny the fight, and make this Gurkha Army open
for more generations, while they should fight to
get almost equal benefits from British Government.
I will not expect equal benefits, because after working
almost decade here paying social security almost 25%
percentage of my salary, everything goes to nil
if I don't work here for 25years. Not even 1 day less.
So, the white collar job and blue collar job or
green camaflouge does not make difference as
long as you are classical Gurkha or new Gurkha
"I am new Gurkha with pen and computer infront of me".
Both work for others, and under others.
Lets face the reality, let nepalis continue the
Gurkha army, only thing we need is to educate
those youngs what they get in British Army as
Gurkha, they should be well educated of this
fact. Even after knowing the details, someone
wants to go, let it be. Its not bad to work
under British, if they offer equal benefits, and
here fight shoudl be as mentioned above for
equal benefits, not for closer of the circuit.
Thanks. Not meant to be harsh on you or
classical or new Gurkhas.
GP
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