Birth of new organization<\/p>\n
From Media<\/p>\n
I carefully and attentively followed the comments of the
\nnation's leaders concerning the newly established body called
\nYayasan Kerukunan Persaudaraan Kebangsaan or National Brotherhood
\nFoundation (YKPK). The media's comments on the subject are
\npositive enough, because it is felt that the establishment of the
\nbody is timely and attractive. However, Pak Sarwono, a cabinet
\nminister, stated with reserve that the new organization has a
\ngood objective, but \"I don't know what is behind it\".<\/p>\n
The birth of various bodies or foundations is evidence that
\ndemocracy in this country is working. As a matter of fact,
\nfreedom of association and freedom of expression are guaranteed.
\nSeen from this point of view I delightedly welcome the existence
\nof this foundation or whatever bodies yet to be born. It reflects
\nthat democracy works. Could there be any other emotion but
\nhappiness?<\/p>\n
I would like to quote Minister of Defense and Security Edi
\nSudradjat who stated in Media Indonesia of Oct. 25, 1995 that:
\n\"This Foundation is just like a small Indonesia which comprises
\ndifferent ethnic groups, religions, cultural and educational
\nbackgrounds, and professions. This is really unique in nature.
\nUnder this nuance, the members will be able to inspire the people
\nas to how to implement nationalistic spirit and concepts.\"<\/p>\n
Reading what is between the lines of Edi Sudradjat's comment,
\nI believe that Edi is gently but bitterly critical of Golkar
\nfunctional group. Why?<\/p>\n
By uniqueness, Pak Edi clearly means that YKPK has some
\nqualities that are absent in other organizations such as Golkar,
\nfor instance. As far as I know, Golkar has the same qualities
\nmentioned by Pak Edi. I think Golkar can also be nicknamed \"mini
\nIndonesia\". I don't see any difference between YKPK and Golkar,
\nas far as qualities are concerned. Golkar has all the qualities
\nthat are found in YKPK. The only perceived difference is maybe
\nthat Golkar is understood to have failed in inspiring the concept
\nof nationalism.<\/p>\n
If I am not mistaken, and to my way of thinking, are the
\nestablishments of various intellectual organizations, which are
\nbased on their respective religions, resulting from the inability
\nof Golkar to inspire nationalism? If that is the case, the
\ncondition is serious.<\/p>\n
As a member of Golkar myself, I am highly concerned with the
\nhealthy life of the organization which holds people's
\naspirations. Hailing Golkar Chairman Harmoko's speech during the
\ncelebration of Golkar's anniversary, I am of the opinion that
\nGolkar has anticipated all major problems and every challenge has
\nbeen answered.<\/p>\n
All I have said might sound somewhat pessimistic, nevertheless
\nI wish someone would convince me that all my fears are baseless.
\nAlthough there seems to exist duplication in objectives among the
\nvarious organizations, it does not indicate that disunity is
\nprevalent. On the other hand, it shows that democracy is growing.
\nCongratulations, YKPK!<\/p>\n
SOEGIH ARTO<\/p>\n
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