A solution to the monetary crisis

A solution to the monetary crisis

From Suara Karya

The monetary crisis is showing no signs of going away. Life is becoming more and more difficult for the majority of us, although the well-off and business tycoons can still afford to eat meat and play golf or tennis every day.

The majority of this nation, the little people, however, have always been the worst victims of unpopular economic policies. They are suffering from the so-called "confusion illness". Nevertheless, even confusion has its own threshold, doesn't it?

So, as a nation we must have the courage to assume a critical attitude. We must be constructively critical. As people, we have the right to speak (this right does not belong only to those with seats in the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly). "Sovereignty is in the hands of the people", or so says the foundation and the pillar of our state.

On the other hand, government apparatuses must also act wisely in the face of such criticism. Criticism must be considered a valuable input and should not be responded to with the usual reaction of the powers that be. This merely reflects the arrogant attitude of the rulers and the low quality of the government apparatuses.

God willing, if there is an open dialog between the people and the government, everybody will be safe and know where the ship (i.e. the country) is heading.

However, in the context of the crisis, which according to experts will last three to five years, we are faced with the need to meet our necessities in life for the sake of ourselves and our families. We must certainly struggle hard because we must only acquire these necessities in a way permissible by our religion.

BASUKI R

Yogyakarta