Money politics in MPR<\/p>\n
From Suara Karya<\/p>\n
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais and
\nhis deputy Sutjipto are well aware of the rampant money politics
\nahead of the Assembly's special session on Aug. 1, 2001. Other
\nlegislators have also noticed these maneuvers. The payoff
\nattempts have come from President Abdurrahman's supporters as
\nwell as his adversaries. Amien has warned all MPR members against
\ntaking bribes to serve certain political interests.<\/p>\n
All those in the Assembly should have the conscience to act in
\nthe nation's interests and not be lured by money.<\/p>\n
In my view, even money politics cannot prevent the special
\nsession because it is dictated in the Constitution for
\ncircumstances such as the present.<\/p>\n
In the event of MPR's rejection of the President's
\naccountability speech in the special session, Vice President
\nMegawati Soekarnoputri will automatically assume the presidency.
\nIf that were the case, one can expect what the mass media has
\ntermed the \"Mega Cabinet\", which would include former
\ncoordinating minister for political, social and security affairs
\nSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono as vice president. Susilo deserves the
\noffice of VP because he is neutral, democratic and fair.<\/p>\n
Therefore, as indicated by Amein, the legislators should keep
\nin mind the nation's interests during the special session and not
\ndisappoint the public.<\/p>\n
SUGENG WIDODO<\/p>\n
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