Word: bhutan
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...subjects; the reality, far too often, is that it pulls countries back into the dark ages. This year, we have witnessed both sides in Asia, with history made as much by unelected, hereditary rulers as by democratically chosen leaders. Six months ago, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan startled the world by announcing that he will voluntarily dethrone himself to encourage democracy in his country. In nearby Nepal, King Gyanendra moved in the opposite direction, claiming absolute power for himself and reinstating his parliament only after his people rose up to protest his rule by fiat. Similar, though far more...
...TIME 100 Your selection of the world's most influential people was heartwarming [May 8]. Those individuals, especially the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, portend a bright future for mankind. There will surely come a time when despots, dictators and Presidents-for-life will be a minority among world leaders. Those like the King will no longer be described as surprising. Able and people-oriented leadership will have become the norm and will no longer be an aberration. Gabriel A. Amadi Aba, Nigeria...
...most important issue in producing a film or an album. To me, that's what real influence is. Mate Endredi Budapest Your presentation of the time 100 was heart warming. Your selections of the world's influential people portend a bright future for mankind, especially the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. There will surely come a time when despots, dictators and presidents-for-life (of the kind found in Africa) will be a miserable minority among world leaders. Those like the King will no longer be described as suprising. Able and people-oriented leadership will have become a norm...
...Their anger is targeted at not only King Gyanendra but also the entire edifice of monarchy, an anachronism in the present day. Gyanendra should follow the example of contemporary royals who are confined to being figureheads within democratic monarchies. I remember that when King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan volunteered to give up absolute power as monarch, he said, "The country is more important than the King." And prospects for political stability would increase if the army submitted to the supreme authority of parliament. Vinod C. Dixit Ahmedabad, India...
...Their anger is targeted at not only King Gyanendra but also the entire edifice of monarchy, an anachronism in the present day. Gyanendra should follow the example of contemporary royals who are confined to being figureheads within democratic monarchies. I remember that when King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan volunteered to give up absolute power as monarch, he said, "The country is more important than the King." And prospects for political stability would increase if the army submitted to the supreme authority of parliament. Vinod C. Dixit Ahmedabad, India Up from the Ooze Scientists are hailing Tiktaalik Roseae...