Democracy or disaster<\/p>\n
Lying dormant for some time, and yet now the conscience of
\nIndonesia begins to stir as the 2004 general election looms ever
\ncloser. There was a flicker and now a pulse coming from the
\nreform monster, the will of the people and the might of the
\nmultitude, for this awakening has been a long time coming.<\/p>\n
The problem is that "D-Day" is rapidly approaching, with the
\n"D" meaning either democracy or disaster, and one must decide
\nwhich avenue to go down.<\/p>\n
Maybe the people care more than the elite imagine, the
\nmillions of poor that survive on a daily basis that maybe, just
\nmaybe have a real passion for this nation. The movement against
\nrotten politicians might just come up with a list so long that
\nthe lawyers would not be able to cope with the turmoil and the
\nassociated problems of backing corruption against the will of the
\npeople.<\/p>\n
Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea would be those
\nlegal parasites, for is their love of money a greater incentive
\nthan the fear of the masses? It has happened before and taking
\nsides with the elite has not always been the wisest of moves. The
\nfinger of blame for the past five years is a very long one that
\nfans a wide range of disciplines, and now as the monster stands,
\nso visible cracks are appearing in the overcrowded club of
\ncorruption.<\/p>\n
The danger is, like when Soeharto went down, is the lack
\nof credible figures to replace the rotten system and its current
\nmembers. It is one thing to rid, but another to build, and
\nIndonesia might struggle to find enough true patriots who are
\nbrave enough to carry the banners. Whatever transpires, it will
\nhave been the corruptors that pushed the people over the edge,
\nand there is not a living soul in this country that does
\nnot know that.<\/p>\n
Some time ago I said the writing was on the wall, but there is
\nstill time to avoid a disaster if the politicians would wake up
\nand realize they are sitting on top of a rumbling volcano. If
\never a country was heading in the absolute wrong direction, then
\nsit back and take a long hard look at Indonesia, for their
\nleaders are driving blindly towards chaos and disintegration, and
\nthat is just a matter of time. Be wise, shed arrogance, change
\ncourse and survive before it is too late.<\/p>\n
DAVID WALLIS, Medan, North Sumatra<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/democracy-or-disaster-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }