'Ewako'!<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
A process of idolizing democracy is taking place in this
\ncountry. A feeling of nervousness invades us when we see the
\nsudden emergence of the people's sovereignty that is trying to
\nfind its shape. The feeling is tangible by the highly persistent
\nwaves of action conducted by students inside and outside their
\ncampuses and the voices of people who suddenly proclaim
\nthemselves reformists. All of this colors this year-end. But is
\nthe cost too high to be paid?<\/p>\n
We also see the process of the investigation of former
\npresident Soeharto heading toward a formal court of justice to
\nensure legal certainty. The case was handled so sluggishly by the
\nAttorney General's Office that a presidential instruction had to
\nbe issued. Prosecutor, isn't every citizen "entitled" to be
\nbrought to court? Would it not be worse if the court were held
\noutside the building, where prosecution and sentencing could be
\nintermingled?<\/p>\n
It is said that formerly, not one single official in the
\nsystem dared to differ in opinion or reject the views and
\ndecisions of former president Soeharto when he was in power.
\nSoeharto's charisma and the "beauty of his lashes" apparently
\ninspired fear, making everybody resort to playing safe so that
\nnodding one's head became a compulsory movement.<\/p>\n
The president's assistants and the House of Representatives
\nshould have played the role of advisers. It is regrettable that
\nthey did not function as such. Perhaps, in this (civilized) era
\nof reform, apart from bringing cases of corruption, collusion and
\nnepotism to court, apparently cases of cowardice also need to be
\nforwarded for judgment.<\/p>\n
Finally, based on the principle of the unity and cohesion of
\nthe nation, for democracy and law enforcement, let us call out,
\nborrowing the expression from Pak Gagoek, Ewako! (no retreat)!<\/p>\n
WAHYU HARDAYA<\/p>\n
Bekasi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ewako-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }