Public service ads<\/p>\n
From Kompas<\/p>\n
Public service ads appealing for people to show understanding
\nand patience in connection with the recent major increases in
\nfuel prices are no longer appearing in the media. The messages,
\npresented by a petroleum expert, economist, university rector and
\nIslamic preacher, only continued for a few weeks.<\/p>\n
Following the fuel price hikes, such appeals are required to
\ninduce patience, concern and solidarity in society. But their
\ntargets should cover more than just ordinary people, who have
\nlong been showing patience, concern and solidarity toward their
\nfellow citizens.<\/p>\n
The same message should now be directed to our public
\nrepresentatives and leaders so that amid the difficulties the
\nnation is facing today, they will be more patient and desist from
\nseeking higher salaries\/allowances and extra facilities, which
\ntaking together are much greater than average income levels.<\/p>\n
In the same way, appeals should also be made to public
\nofficials to desist from making comments on fuel price increases or long
\nqueues of kerosene buyers in tones that could offend the poor,
\nlike the statement made by the Coordinating Minister for the
\nEconomy.<\/p>\n
Ideally, the public service ads should also involve national
\nleaders, religious figures, retired servicemen, leading
\nentrepreneurs, senior journalists and well-known performers. Of
\ncourse, these campaigners should first set a good example by
\nexhibiting behavior that reflects patience, concern and
\nsolidarity.<\/p>\n
RAHMAN NURYADI
\nSemarang, Central Java<\/p>",
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