Victory for all<\/p>\n
From: Koran Tempo<\/p>\n
The runoff on Sept. 20, between the Megawati-Hasyim and
\nSusilo-Kalla tickets marked the completion of our first direct
\npresidential election.<\/p>\n
We Indonesians should feel glad to see these presidential
\nelections have taken place peacefully, a fact indicating our
\npolitical maturity. Indonesians can no longer be provoked by
\ndifferences, competition and political conflicts involving the
\npolitical elite. This is a solid cultural asset that we must use
\nas a foundation for the consolidation of our democracy in future.
\nWhoever will be elected president later must maintain and then
\nimprove this excellent political culture.<\/p>\n
The two pairs taking part in the presidential runoff are sure
\nto demonstrate their mature and democratic attitude towards the
\noutcome of this presidential runoff. Even a day before ballot
\ncasting, President Megawati called on the whole nation to accept
\nthe outcome of the presidential runoff sincerely throw their
\nsupport to whoever will be the winner.<\/p>\n
The winner must remain humble and make his or her victory the
\nvictory of the entire nation. The loser must magnanimously accept
\ndefeat. Losing a political competition must be perceived as
\nconstructive criticism for a better performance in future. In no
\nway must it be perceived as a disgrace.<\/p>\n
In this way both the winner and the loser will do their utmost
\nin forging the country's democracy. In short, both are in a sense
\nwinners as both work for the sake of this nation's progress,
\ninterest, and greater dignity.<\/p>\n
YUDIMAN ARYANTO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/victory-for-all-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }