Terrorism does exist here<\/p>\n
The recent JW Marriott Hotel bombing in Jakarta which killed
\n12 people, and forced more than 150 others to be hospitalized for
\ninjuries, proved that terrorism does exist here.<\/p>\n
The terror leaves the public in fear and prolonged
\nuncertainty. Before JW Marriott, terrorists had bombed Sari Club
\nand Paddy's Pub in Kuta, Bali, leaving 202 people dead and more
\nthan 400 others injured. Other bombings had also occurred at
\nseveral other places.<\/p>\n
The Coordinating Minister for Political and Security, Susilo
\nBambang Yudhoyono, recently emphasized the fact that terrorism
\nexists in Indonesia. And thus the people continue to speculate on
\nthe matter.<\/p>\n
According to Yudhoyono, the most important thing is how to
\ndeal with terrorism.<\/p>\n
But in a democratic environment debate and freedom of speech
\nis all very well, provided that the debate is fair. Everybody
\nshould be able to talk and express their ideas, but talk without
\naction is pointless.<\/p>\n
In regard to the JW Marriott bombing and its aftermath, it is
\nimperative that we find ways and policies -- including laws and
\nrulings -- which are stronger, to prevent terrorism.<\/p>\n
-- Kompas, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/terrorism-does-exist-here-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }