'Gambling against religious beliefs'<\/p>\n
The Association of Indonesian Entertainment Centers estimates
\nthat gambling, which is currently illegal, produces a massive
\nturnover of Rp 200 billion a day. Former Jakarta governor Ali
\nSadikin floated the idea of legalizing gambling again so as to
\nprovide revenue for the administration. The Jakarta Post asked
\nresidents about their opinions about the issue.<\/p>\n
Sofril, 23, is a student at a private university on Jl.
\nSalemba, Central Jakarta. He lives in Kebayoran Lama Utara
\nsubdistrict, South Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I cannot agree with the idea of legalizing gambling in Jakarta
\nas it against Islamic teachings.<\/p>\n
I think Ali Sadikin has forgotten that legalizing gambling
\nwould be a sin.<\/p>\n
There would be massive protests if the city administration
\naccepted Ali's suggestion.<\/p>\n
As the world's largest majority Muslim country, we should not
\naccept any activities that run against Islamic teachings.<\/p>\n
I think the police need to crack down on the crime no matter
\nwhat.<\/p>\n
Putra Raditia, 25, is a student at the University of Indonesia
\nand runs a clothing business. He lives in Depok:<\/p>\n
Illegal or legal, gambling would not make Jakarta a better
\nplace to live in. Instead, it would only create an endless
\npolemic among religious leaders.<\/p>\n
Moreover, even if the city administration established a casino
\nsomewhere, obviously only the rich would have access to it.<\/p>\n
What about those die-hard gamblers who are broke? They would
\ngamble somewhere else, at home for example, betting while playing
\ncards or rolling dice.<\/p>\n
I think it would be better for the government to focus on
\nother, more important issues as gambling and prostitution have
\nbeen part of society since time immemorial.<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/gambling-against-religious-beliefs-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }