Channeling people's aspirations<\/p>\n
From Pelita<\/p>\n
The development of political activities is getting hotter. In
\nall occasions the media are reporting on the prevailing conflicts
\nwhich tend to benefit an individual or a group. The application
\nof democracy in this country during the past two years seems to
\nhave stressed the \"people's sovereignty\", which is taken to mean
\n\"freedom\" but disrespects other basic elements of human aspects.<\/p>\n
It has been quite common for a group of people to express
\nthemselves by way of a demonstration, instead of channeling their
\naspirations to the House of Representatives. And, worse still,
\nthey hold their demonstrations ignoring the existing regulations.
\nThey tend to brutality and impose their demands, which often
\nresults in violence. What entails is a confrontation between the
\ndemonstrators and the apparatuses.<\/p>\n
Many perceive such a phenomenon as a common event, thinking
\nthat Indonesian democracy in still in its infancy. There is some
\ntruth in that idea. But a right solution should be sought so that
\nthe democracy can be applied properly.<\/p>\n
Many scholars are of the opinion that the application of
\ndemocracy in Indonesia should conform with universal values. But
\nthey should also consider local values, because not all which is
\nuniversal is in harmony with the local culture and environment.<\/p>\n
HASRIL HAMID AN<\/p>\n
Bekasi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/channeling-peoples-aspirations-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }