'Bombing a serious lesson for police'<\/p>\n
A bomb exploded in front of a building belonging to the National
\nPolice in South Jakarta on Monday. The explosion is an
\nembarrassment for the police, which is making a concerted effort
\nto combat terrorism in the country. But as the incident on Monday
\nproved, security remains a major concern in Jakarta. The Jakarta
\nPost talked to some residents about security in the capital.<\/p>\n
Tauhid, 30, is a part-time masseuse. He lives in Sunter, North
\nJakarta:<\/p>\n
Safety? There is no safety, particularly in the city. Who can
\nguarantee that every resident will be safe in the city?<\/p>\n
I think with overpopulation, Jakarta is a haven for criminals.
\nIn the name of survival, people sometimes resort to act of evil,
\ndon't they?<\/p>\n
Worse still, the income gap between the wealthy and the poor
\nis so wide that it will trigger social jealousy. It is dangerous.<\/p>\n
And the government's ignoring of the poor will sooner or later
\nspark strong public protests.<\/p>\n
I have no intention of committing any crimes, but it's not
\nimpossible that economic hardship could someday force me to
\ncommit crimes.<\/p>\n
I'm getting desperate trying to survive in the capital. But
\nI'm trying hard not to do anything evil because I still have the
\nskills to get a job later and earn a living.<\/p>\n
After a number of recent armed robberies and Monday's bombing,
\nhow can we be so sure that the city will be safe from crimes or
\nbombings? The police and other law enforcers have failed to
\ncombat crooks and terrorists.<\/p>\n
The latest bombing is an example of how the police are
\nvulnerable to acts of terror such as bombings.<\/p>\n
Sajimin, 45, is a street food vendor in Central Jakarta. He
\nlives in Palmerah, West Jakarta, with his wife and three
\nchildren:<\/p>\n
I don't know whether or not the city is secure. I'm just a
\npoor person living in the city who doesn't much care about the
\ncity's condition.<\/p>\n
I could say the situation is under control and calm, but in
\nfact there was a bomb explosion at a police building. I should
\nalso keep my eyes open because street crime remains rampant in
\nthe city.<\/p>\n
I don't like when it is quiet like now because it is hard to
\nsee potential threats. It's better to be in a chaotic situation
\nbecause enemies are easily identified.<\/p>\n
I guess the mastermind(s) behind the bombings are not ordinary
\npeople like me. I'm sure they have skills and intelligence. Maybe
\nthey are deserters or were dismissed from the police or military.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, people should not hurt or insult each other because
\nhard feelings could provoke violence.<\/p>\n
Dismissed military or police officers are potential criminals,
\nat least from I've seen on TV. I think if we could do good to
\nothers, there would be less evil.<\/p>\n
Hopefully, Monday's bombing will teach them (police) to be
\nmore serious in fighting crime and terror.<\/p>\n
Komeng, 21, is a sidewalk vendor selling electronic goods at
\nthe Palmerah railway station in West Jakarta. He lives in
\nTangerang with relatives:<\/p>\n
I think the city is still far from safe. No one feels safe
\nliving in Jakarta, do they?<\/p>\n
There are many criminals in the city who like to threaten
\nresidents.<\/p>\n
In my opinion, the police and other law enforcers have fallen
\nshort in cracking down on criminals, including corrupt government
\nofficials.<\/p>\n
Therefore, Monday's bombing was really a slap in the face for
\nthe police.<\/p>\n
How can corrupt police officers protect the city when all they
\nthink about is how to get extra money from people? Perhaps the
\nincident will teach them to perform their duties better.--Leo
\nWahyudi.S<\/p>",
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