Political professionalism<\/p>\n
From Rakyat Merdeka<\/p>\n
In political activities, the professionalism which must be
\ndisplayed by political activists is not just the ability to speak
\nor maneuver well, but also includes moral integrity and ethics as
\nthe manifestation of accountability to the people. Therefore,
\nwhat happened in the 1999 polls and what is happening at the
\nongoing General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly
\n(MPR) is a unit and cannot be broken down at will. So the result
\nof the General Session must reflect the result of 1999 polls. As
\nfor power-sharing, this can be arranged and must be seen as a
\njust and wise act. Yet the result of the polls must not be
\nmanipulated.<\/p>\n
Political development in the reform era shows that many
\nstatements, maneuvers and the actions of the political elite and
\nthe people's representatives do not reflect moral integrity and
\nethics. Therefore, can it be said that the people's
\nrepresentatives and the political elite are already professional
\nin their political activities?<\/p>\n
In Japan, the attitude of a gentleman's resignation is a
\nlegacy from their forefathers. How are things in Indonesia? It is
\nnow time to lay down a good foundation for the future of
\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
As a citizen allow me therefore to call on the people's
\nrepresentatives and the political elite to show moral integrity
\nand ethics in their political activities. Do not simply pursue
\npersonal\/group benefits by orchestrating circumstances and
\nwearing the masks of reform, people, democracy and so on.<\/p>\n
As for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
\nPerjuangan), if Megawati Soekarnoputri should fail to shoulder
\nthe tasks and responsibilities as president because of the sly
\nskill of manipulation of a group of people's representatives, the
\nparty's members should not request nor accept any positions in
\nthe Cabinet. It would be better for the party to pose itself as
\nan opposition force.<\/p>\n
RAMSES MW SIBARANI<\/p>\n
Tangerang, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/political-professionalism-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }