The easiest work<\/p>\n
From Rakyat Merdeka<\/p>\n
We are now in 2000 and hope that the new year will bring
\nimprovement to all fields, especially to the economy. Political
\nstability, general security and a less mercurial government are
\nalso among our expectations.<\/p>\n
The little people do not need politicking, sweet promises. The
\nessential things for them are safety and peace, freedom from
\nfear, the possibility to earn a livelihood and adequate food,
\nclothing and housing. The hope is on the Abdurrahman Wahid-
\nMegawati Soekarnoputri government to start a new phase toward
\nreal improvement. The anxieties from riots must be wiped out.
\nToday, Ambon and Aceh still witness a lot of bloodshed.<\/p>\n
With the above in mind, I appeal to the politicians to stop
\ntheir diabolic passion for power. This year of 2000 should see a
\ncleansing of their moral values. They should join in the
\nendeavors to improve the chaotic life in the Indonesian society.
\nI want to point out that Indonesia's chaotic condition is not
\ncaused by the little people but by the politicians with their
\nthirst for power and wealth.<\/p>\n
They should be aware that many sacrifices of wealth and lives
\nhave been made by the people. The people cannot enjoy riches and
\npower, it is the politicians who can do so by exploiting the
\npeople. Likewise, the brokers of conflicts, NGO members who are
\nnow having their heyday and can draw profit from abroad. They
\nshould arrest their passion by no longer speaking in the name of
\nthe people while they actually only represent their own
\ninterests.<\/p>\n
Now we should support the government to put this country into
\norder. Giving criticism is all right, but it must be done with
\ngood reason and in the right proportion. We all know that to
\ncriticize, to discredit, to slander, is the easiest thing to do.<\/p>\n
We must realize that whoever is in the government will feel
\nthe heavy burden of the tasks lying ahead. Therefore, trust must
\nbe given to those in the government, so they can concentrate on
\nimproving life in this country.<\/p>\n
The people are fed up with riots, pressures, threats. There is
\nno need for politicians to threaten time limits -- 100 days, 200
\ndays and the like -- implying a definitive period in which the
\ngovernment must attain results.<\/p>\n
KRISNA<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-easiest-work-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }