Politicians'
\nbehavior<\/p>\n
From Kompas<\/p>\n
The behavior of politicians in the House of
\nRepresentatives\/People's Consultative Assembly (MPR\/DPR) should
\narouse the nation's grave concern.<\/p>\n
Almost none of them are of good character, and remain
\nconsistent in pursuit of their own interests.<\/p>\n
The public is, in fact, sick of their conduct. But they always
\nclaim to act in the name of the people, from whom their salaries
\noriginate.<\/p>\n
When Soeharto was Indonesia's president and chief patron of
\nthe Functional Group (Golkar), criticism had already been aroused
\nagainst him for holding both jobs.<\/p>\n
In the time since, politicians occupying executive and
\nlegislative posts at the same time have firmly refused to resign
\nfrom either one of them.<\/p>\n
Equally tragic is the case of human rights (HAM) violations
\ninvolving high-ranking military officers.<\/p>\n
If the case of Semanggi I and II continues to be unresolved,
\nwhat about the dead and injured in Ambon? Who is to be held
\nresponsible for them? No one?<\/p>\n
Is one life lost in Ambon less worthy than one in Java? While
\nthere were dozens of victims of Semanggi I and II, thousands have
\nperished in Ambon. The Ambon case should have prompted the
\nformation of hundreds of inquiry teams and HAM violation
\ninvestigating committees.<\/p>\n
What will become of our country if serious cases are left
\nunsettled? Today's politicians even do not know how to make a
\nchoice between a political solution and a legal settlement of
\ncases. This is not speaking of using their conscience.<\/p>\n
It seems that they need to learn from history. Or perhaps are
\nthey no longer capable of learning?<\/p>\n
If so, they should just step down and allow others -- people
\nwith some conscience -- to fill their shoes.<\/p>\n
M Q GUNADI<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/politicians-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }