Growing crime<\/p>\n
It seems that everything is growing in our country, something
\nwe can be proud of. When you follow the news in several of the
\ndailies, you realize that so many things are growing. The
\neconomy, no doubt, occupies a prominent place in this growth
\nprocess. Our annual per capita income has grown from a mere
\nUS$500 to almost $1,000. This is a figure showing only the
\naverage, it does not shows the fairness of wealth distribution.<\/p>\n
Political trouble, especially that of the Indonesian
\nDemocratic Party (PDI), is also growing. We do not see a light,
\nany silver lining in the dark sky and apparently, support for
\nMegawati is growing, which makes a solution to the party crisis
\nmore difficult.<\/p>\n
In this context a very interesting opinion is given by
\npolitical expert Arbi Sanit (Merdeka, July 18, 1996, front page).
\nAccording to Arbi Sanit, the problem in PDI is caused by
\nMegawati, who wants to play real politics, while, in fact, at the
\nmoment, political parties are expected to play just a symbolic
\nrole. The real political role in the New Order is played by the
\nexecutive. Because of Megawati's desire to give the PDI a real
\nrole she is disliked by certain circles.<\/p>\n
On the opposite side, certain elite members of PDI feel that
\nthey are right because they have got the support of the
\ngovernment, although they realize that they are killing the
\nindependence of the party. Arbi Sanit indicates that the
\npolitical parties should be content with the role of puppets and
\nthey should sacrifice their independence, because this is the
\nreal political format of the New Order.<\/p>\n
Another case of growth is the growing rift in our highest
\nlegal institution, i.e. the Supreme Court, caused by the
\naccusation that there is a collusion and corruption in its midst.
\nAll this trouble because two Indian groups are fighting about who
\nshould control the Indian-run schools, a very financially
\nlucrative source of income.<\/p>\n
This is a real sad thing because the Supreme Court should be
\nthe last strong bastion of justice and unconditionally trusted by
\nthe people. Dissent is growing against the Chief Justice, who has
\nasked the President to dismiss his deputy. And it seems that
\nsupport is growing for Adi Andojo. All these put our President in
\na very difficult psychological position.<\/p>\n
If there is solid evidence for this accusation of collusion
\nand corruption in the Supreme Court why not go to the court and
\nlet the court decide who is right or who is wrong?<\/p>\n
Another growth worth mentioning is in crime. I am very
\nconcerned to learn about the young boys, who, after being
\nsexually molested, were murdered. Rapes, murders and burglaries
\nare common news today.<\/p>\n
Sinar magazine reported about school girls -- as young as 15
\nyears old -- offering their bodies for money. These young girls,
\ncalled anak baru gede (preteen children), offer sexual favors for
\nmoney, ranging from Rp 100,000 to Rp 500,000. The number of these
\namateur prostitutes is growing.<\/p>\n
We must do something, we cannot let this situation continue.
\nContribution of thoughts and opinions are necessary in the effort
\nto find the best possible remedy for these social ills. Perhaps
\nwe should establish a new association called the "Association of
\nMoral Restoration".<\/p>\n
SOEGIH ARTO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/growing-crime-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }