Speak up, Megawati!<\/p>\n
An aversion to speaking up and holding dialogs, especially
\nwith intellectuals, is typical of President Megawati
\nSoekarnoputri's style. She is also known as a person who does not
\nlike criticism.<\/p>\n
If she continues to remain silent, speculations that a
\nterrorist network in Indonesia is planning an attempt to
\nassassinate her could be taken as fact.<\/p>\n
Megawati has been vocal abroad recently while on her state
\nvisit.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Justice Party (PK) Hidayat Nur Wahid has asked
\nMegawati to speak up, stating that she had not been threatened,
\n(by al-Qaeda members as reported by foreign media).<\/p>\n
Her failure to clarify whether a terrorist network exists (as
\nalleged by the U.S.) will show that her ignorance has reached an
\nalarming level.<\/p>\n
Rejection of U.S. propaganda by eight organizations would be a
\ngood start to launch a campaign against the U.S. allegations.<\/p>\n
The arrest of Indonesian citizens abroad is a very crucial
\nissue that needs to be dealt with properly.<\/p>\n
It is imperative that Megawati -- in her capacity as the
\nPresident of the Republic of Indonesia -- take initiative when
\nthe country's sovereignty and the nation's dignity is threatened.<\/p>\n
Megawati's silence is surely not golden.<\/p>\n
We are worried that the government has been working with the
\nU.S. to repress Muslims in the country.<\/p>\n
-- Republika, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/speak-up-megawati-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }