Discriminating treatment<\/p>\n
From Sinar<\/p>\n
The person who is subjected to the most severe discrimination
\nis probably the one who is regarded as \"socially unclean.\" Being
\n\"socially unclean\" means that the person is either directly
\ninvolved in the G-30-S\/PKI movement, or a member of the banned
\nparty, or its social organizations. Also a person is considered
\n\"socially unclean\" if his parents or father-in-law are related to
\nthe banned communist party.<\/p>\n
Such a person undergoes severely discriminating treatment. It
\nis difficult for him as well as his relatives to get a job. He
\nmay even become an outcast in society.<\/p>\n
Also a person who is alleged to have been involved in the
\ncommunist abortive coup is subjected to deprivation. Djadjang
\nKurniadi, for example, is relieved from his post as chairman of
\nthe Indonesian Democratic Party of West Java Chapter as he was
\nallegedly involved in the communist movement. His children are
\nridiculed by their friends.<\/p>\n
Indonesia has been independent for almost 50 years, and the G-
\n30-S\/PKI abortive coup attempt was 30 years ago. So it is time we
\nforgot about the tragedy and accept and forgive those who are
\n\"socially unclean.\"<\/p>\n
Could we possibly do away with the allegations of \"socially
\nclean\/unclean\"? And also the document certifying that someone is
\n\"socially clean\" should no longer be required. World communism is
\non the threshold of destruction. And Indonesia has resumed its
\ndiplomatic relation with China. Both Islam and Christianity teach
\nus not to be prejudicial. Instead we should strengthen our unity
\nby agreeing to be different.<\/p>\n
Y.P. YAHYA WIRAWAN<\/p>\n
Semarang, Central Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/discriminating-treatment-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }