Principles of fairness<\/p>\n
From Pikiran Rakyat<\/p>\n
It is all right for the central government and Aceh regional
\nadministration, as announced by head of the public relations
\ndivision of Aceh regional administration, T. Pribadi (Kompas,
\nApril 24, 1999), to adopt a policy of granting civil servant
\npositions to the victims of the imposition of the status of
\nmilitary operation area (DOM) for Aceh some time ago, because
\nthey have the right to do so. However, as an Indonesian citizen,
\nI feel concerned with such a policy because it does not teach the
\ncommunity at large the significance of justice.<\/p>\n
What is of greater concern to me is the fact that many
\nexperts, or people claiming to speak on behalf of experts, always
\nlink violations and leniency in policies while it is obvious that
\nsuch leniency is against prevailing provisions. If nothing is
\ndone to keep this tendency in check, practices of corruption,
\ncollusion and nepotism, which we have been resolved to do away
\nwith, will only find fertile ground.<\/p>\n
The release of political convicts and political detainees has
\nbeen linked to Soeharto's resignation. It means that if these
\npolitical detainees can be proven guilty they must be tried.
\nLogically, also, if Soeharto is considered guilty, he must be
\ntried. In the case of political detainees, they first must be
\ntaken to court and should not be simply released. This is an
\nexample of an erroneous policy.<\/p>\n
To get back to the victims of the imposition of DOM, violators
\nof human rights must certainly be tried. It is really wrong to
\naward these victims civil servant positions without requiring
\nthem to go through normal procedures. Clearly, this is a glaring
\nexample of unfairness and injustice. I believe other Indonesian
\ncitizens will agree with me in this respect. One more thing, it
\nmust be remembered that not all these victims are qualified for
\nthe positions they will be granted.<\/p>\n
The government, therefore, must review this policy. However,
\nif a decree is issued on the appointment of these victims of the
\nimposition of DOM, I hope West Java regional office of the
\nmanpower ministry (I have chosen West Java because it is in this
\nprovince that I live) rejects, if necessary, the placement, based
\non this policy, of unqualified new recruits from Aceh.<\/p>\n
I make this suggestion not because I am not concerned with the
\nplight of the victims of the imposition DOM. I am not an
\nunfeeling person, but I cannot agree to the government's policy
\nin this respect because it does not teach the public the
\nsignificance of fairness and justice.<\/p>\n
KARTA WIJAYA<\/p>\n
Indramayu, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/principles-of-fairness-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }