Terrorism, a common enemy<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
Acts of terrorism in Indonesia not only have claimed lives and
\nmaterial losses, but have also spoiled the nation's good name,
\nwhile creating a negative image of the country -- that it is an
\nunsafe place to visit. The failure to learn from every incident
\nmeans that terror threats are always anticipated too late.<\/p>\n
After an attack, we are invariably preoccupied by arguments
\nand pointing the finger of blame on the security agency and its
\nintelligence service, without any objectivity to our perspective.
\nRegrettably, some circles like the Student Executive Boards of
\nGreater Jakarta have demanded the resignation of the National
\nPolice chief and the head of the National Intelligence Agency.<\/p>\n
The Anti-Subversion Law of 1963 was seen as too harsh,
\nundemocratic and against fair trial and human rights, leading to
\nits revocation. But after its annulment, terrorist groups have
\ntaken the opportunity to develop their networks and launch their
\nattacks, particularly bombing various parts of Indonesia since
\n1998.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Antiterrorism Law of 2003 is not yet powerful
\nenough to protect citizens against terrorist attacks, and should
\ntherefore be revised to ensure its effectiveness.<\/p>\n
Unless there is synergy between the political elite and the
\nauthorities to formulate a better policy immediately to prevent
\nterrorism, cruel terrorist acts that defy human rights and
\nhumanity will again wash over the country, making it unable to
\nrise from the difficult circumstances of the present.<\/p>\n
BUDI ARDIANSYAH
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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