Indonesians' discipline<\/p>\n
Can Indonesians hold orderly street demonstrations? The answer is
\nyes. That is what happened on Sunday when about one million
\npeople marched to protest against U.S. aggression against Iraq.
\nIt was labeled as the biggest street demonstration ever in the
\nhistory of the Republic.<\/p>\n
What was amazing was that women felt safe enough to bring
\ntheir babies and children along to participate.<\/p>\n
Demonstrations, part of democracy, is a legal form of
\nexpressing opinions. But, in Indonesia, demonstrations have meant
\nchaos, anarchy and vandalism. Demonstrations have also meant
\ndeath.<\/p>\n
Therefore, demonstrations have always been terrible until the
\nJustice Party (PK) showed us how to hold street demonstrations,
\ninvolving a large number of people, in a proper manner. PK has
\ninitiated several street protests and all have been orderly. The
\npoint is that Indonesian people can be disciplined and well
\nbehaved.<\/p>\n
Indonesians living in Singapore also abide by local laws,
\nwhich prohibit people from littering, smoking and spitting in
\npublic places.<\/p>\n
But, as soon as they return to Indonesia, they change
\ndrastically. Why? The answer is that laws are respected and
\nenforced in Singapore. The other factor is leadership. A
\ncommunity with leaders with vision and discipline will produce
\npeople who respect the law.<\/p>\n
-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesians-discipline-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }