Legislators or gods?<\/p>\n
From Kompas<\/p>\n
An editorial in Kompas (Sept. 3), questioning the propriety of
\nlegislators' behavior, truly resounds the voices of the helpless
\nIndonesian people vis-a-vis the House of Representatives (DPR).<\/p>\n
House members today are practically gods, and will mete out
\njudgment on any one or any act that causes their displeasure. But
\ninstead of acting as gods of virtue, they are vengeful gods,
\nsummoning those considered to have caused offense to negotiate a
\ndeal in their favor.<\/p>\n
A former executive of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency
\nrevealed that he lost considerable time for having to attend
\nhearings with various House commissions. He was eventually asked
\nto resign, only to be visited by a courier at some later date,
\nasking for a favor. So the wrath of the gods will be felt unless
\nofferings are made.<\/p>\n
Legislators, however, should be doing something to improve the
\nlives of the people, who are still facing numerous difficulties
\nincluding forced evictions and unemployment. Dedicated House
\nmembers, such as ex-legislators Sophan Sophiaan and Meilono, are
\ntoo few in number to make the \"gods\" aware of their improper
\nconduct.<\/p>\n
Let us hope that the people's representatives selected in the
\ncoming elections will truly work for truth, justice and public
\nwelfare.<\/p>\n
JACOB
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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