Zarima case drags on<\/p>\n
From Republika<\/p>\n
The case of Zarima, the so-called Ecstasy Queen is, if one
\nreads the papers, quite aggravating. The case has been long-
\nwinded and is proceeding very slowly. Punishment, which should
\nhave been meted out to her right away, seems to be kept at bay.
\nAnd yet the erring policeman who made her escape possible has
\nbeen discharged, and the one who caught her and brought her home
\nhas already been rewarded.<\/p>\n
It seems, therefore, rather odd that the case is at a
\nstandstill.<\/p>\n
Zarima was pursued for about three months after her escape,
\nand was recaptured after much effort and lots of money had been
\nspent before her deportation from the U.S. to Indonesia.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 11, the daily Pos Kota had in capital letters on its
\nfront page The prosecutor returns dossiers (BAP) to police.
\nWitness in Zarima case not strong enough! Why is the case still
\nat such a preliminary stage?<\/p>\n
Perhaps I do not know much about the law and its procedures,
\nbut my criticism is based on a sense of law. At least, a law
\nignoramus like me hopes that firmer action will be taken against
\ncriminals, regardless of their backgrounds or positions in life.<\/p>\n
Do not give the impression that a soft view prevails in regard
\nto criminals. Such a view is in strong contrast with the
\ngovernment's efforts in fighting Ecstasy abuse and other drug
\nproblems, and with President Soeharto's concern for these
\nmatters.<\/p>\n
Opponents of Ecstasy are angered by the way Zarima is being
\npampered. Those who are on her side may be smiling now.<\/p>\n
There is no longer any doubt that drugs are morally very bad.
\nDrugs kill human feelings, they transform people into cruel
\nbeings, they dull the religiosity of young people and students.<\/p>\n
I am sure that I am not alone in this concern.<\/p>\n
NURIAH AS<\/p>\n
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