Ignoring public aspirations<\/p>\n
From Kompas<\/p>\n
Amid the worsening economic, political, legal, cultural,
\neducational situation in the country, the public have become sick
\nand tired of the political elite's behavior. Many intellectuals
\nwho occupy government positions have simply ignored public
\naspirations.<\/p>\n
Where is the idealism they touted for in the past? Everything
\nhas been shattered and engulfed by their lust for power, wealth
\nand other temptations. They no longer have sympathy toward the
\nsocially disadvantaged.<\/p>\n
The nation now needs an elite who are concerned about public
\nsuffering and are honest, have a high sense of morality and
\nsocial justice and are close to God, instead of figures who
\nsimply have titles, experience, popularity, opinions and
\ncountless opportunities. National leaders must conduct a simple
\nway of living and adopt an unpretentious manner. Their comments
\nmust be reflected in their behavior.<\/p>\n
The current situation just worsens social inequalities,
\nencourages materialism, hedonism, permissiveness and leads to the
\nprevalence of crime and constant disregard for the country's
\ngloomy situation. Corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN),
\nmanipulation and moral decadence prevail today, while the public
\nhave to stand around watching the perverseness of the elite. They
\nmust be aware that it is thanks to the poor that they are rich.<\/p>\n
ABDUL HAKIM<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ignoring-public-aspirations-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }