Agree to immediate polls

Agree to immediate polls

From Rakyat Merdeka

Some people are of the opinion that President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) will not resign. Their reasoning is that if Gus Dur steps down under pressure, he would feel defeated. Then he would take along Megawati, Amien Rais and Akbar Tandjung, and let the ministers give up their posts. I agree to this idea.

Although I am very anxious about holding a general election, as past experience has shown that many lives are lost, I still strongly believe in conducting a new election soon. I think that is the best way to elect the right national leader. And of course the election must be held honestly without being tarnished by unfair practices. Whoever wins the election should be accepted to lead the nation.

The big question is what if the Golkar party wins? Is Akbar Tandjung the right man to take up the presidential post? Well, there is nothing that can be done about it. If that is the wish of the majority of the people, let it be.

One thing must be sure that the people should never again become victims of the so-called democracy feast.

DIDIK HERMAWAN

Jakarta