Discrimination and English in RI<\/p>\n
The recent letters to this column on the subject of education
\nin general and English-language butchery by a Cabinet minister in
\nparticular, overlook one glaring problem on the issue.<\/p>\n
As most people clearly realize, there are certain very
\nsuccessful non-native ethnic groups that are rarely, if ever,
\ngiven the opportunity to participate in government. Chinese-
\nIndonesians, as well as Indian-Indonesians and others (together
\nthey might number around 10 million nationwide), are by and
\nlarge, incredibly talented groups of people in this country; in
\nterms of technical skills, language skills and work ethic.<\/p>\n
However, these highly skilled, highly educated people and the
\ntalent they possess, are not being utilized one iota by this
\ncountry's government. Unbelievable! This must be the only
\ngovernment on this planet that actively pushes away, indeed bans,
\nits most talented, educated segment of society.<\/p>\n
This is not just morally reprehensible, it is nothing short of
\nstupidity -- for lack of a better English word.<\/p>\n
If this struggling nation -- with millions of people living in
\npoverty -- were willing to put its discrimination aside and
\nappoint\/hire the absolutely most talented people for jobs ranging
\nfrom ministers to state university professors, the improvements
\nwould be incredible.<\/p>\n
But alas, not only is this subject of discrimination and
\nmissed opportunities forbidden in most public fora, it seems as
\nif it is not even up for consideration for those in power when
\nthey are looking to appoint qualified personnel for crucial
\ngovernment posts.<\/p>\n
RICCARDO
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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