Throne for the people<\/p>\n
What are you after in life? A good reputation.<\/p>\n
The late sultan Hamengkubuwono IX of Yogyakarta is worth
\nremembering. For him, his throne had to benefit his people.<\/p>\n
The sultan gave up all his privileges and made himself part of
\nthe Indonesian nation. His modesty and his refusal to be attached
\nto fame and fortune made him a suitable role model for us all.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, many of us are attached to mundane matters and
\nwill try to obtain riches and reputation by hook or by crook.
\nThis attitude can be found at all social levels.<\/p>\n
In Tanggamus, Lampung, 210 village heads were disappointed
\nwith their regional councillors for ignoring their aspirations.
\nThe regent and the regional councillors were unperturbed. The
\nregent even said that the village heads could resign, as there
\nwere many others to replace them.<\/p>\n
Well, in Jakarta, a governor that his people openly dislike
\nhas been reelected. Then a House Speaker already convicted of
\ncorruption feels neither guilty nor is willing to give up his
\nposition.<\/p>\n
All this reflects the arrogance of our leaders. What will
\nbecome of this country in the absence of ethics and morality? Our
\nleaders prefer to enrich their own groups rather than bringing
\nprosperity to the people.<\/p>\n
How can we get out of our crisis if our leaders are of this
\nquality? Just be patient until a real leader turns up.<\/p>\n
-- Kompas, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/throne-for-the-people-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }