Indonesians are not Americans<\/p>\n
From Mimbar Ummat<\/p>\n
On Oct. 28, 1928,young people from several ethnic groups
\nsigned an oath known as the Youth Pledge. This is a national
\n\"bridge\" that is historically undeniable.<\/p>\n
A group of people wanted to be united under the umbrella of
\nIndonesia. Though we have been independent for only 55 years,
\nIndonesia doesn't care from which ethnic group its president is
\nfrom.<\/p>\n
In the States and Australia, though they have been independent
\nfor hundreds of years, the people say the president or prime
\nminister should be a white man, whereas historically they were
\nthe colonizers of Indian tribes and aborigines. They say
\nAmericans and Australians are defenders of human rights, but a
\nlot of Indian and aborigines were slain. Maybe they think these
\ntwo ethnic groups are not human beings. To Americans and
\nAustralians, perhaps, only the white race are classified as human
\nbeings ...<\/p>\n
This republic was founded and supported by tribes working as
\n'pillars', which later become a house called Indonesia. What will
\nhappen if one pillar is destroyed or damaged by termites?<\/p>\n
If someone tries to break up Indonesia, we must resist either
\ndiplomatically or with arms if necessary. A plague brought about
\nby the termites can be prevented, and cured if necessary. We must
\nseek the root of the ailment caused by the termites.<\/p>\n
Therefore, if this nation wants to survive until the end of
\nthe world, we as its children must be united in solving our
\nproblems, not quarreling with each other or drunk with self-
\ninterest.<\/p>\n
Let's make this country a just and civilized one, where social
\njustice prevails through negotiation and consultation. Let's
\nmaintain unity and, hopefully Indonesia will become an integrated
\ncountry with religious people.<\/p>\n
M. WAHYU AMIN<\/p>\n
Depok, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesians-are-not-americans-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }