Amien should resign first

Tue, 20 Feb 2001 | Source: RAKYAT MERDEKA

From Rakyat Merdeka

The People's Consultative Assembly represents the people of this country. Amien Rais, as the Speaker of the Assembly can say and do anything he likes, including organizing a special session.

However, when Amien suggested that President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid step down, he started to position himself as the legislative leader to contradict Gus Dur, while, in fact, the people (demonstrators) had been split into two groups: those who support Gus Dur and the others who oppose him.

Since Amien has suggested to Gus Dur that he step down, perhaps there is nothing wrong or it would be elegant for Amien to resign first considering that Amien's legitimation has decreased (minus Gus Dur's supporters).

UJANG RACHMAN

Cianjur, West Java

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