Amien will make a good leader

Amien will make a good leader

I refer to the letter by Mrs. Hilde May that was published in
The Jakarta Post on April 10, 2001 titled Amien a real
disappointment.

Bapak Amien, as a member of the public, votes a new leader
into power in an election. If the leader becomes corrupted once
he is in office, are we to blame for his wrongdoings? Bapak Amien
is against corruption. To be fair and unbiased, why don't you
interview him? Many believe he will make a good leader.

Were all the citizens of the U.S.A. who voted for Richard
Nixon in the elections wrong? I don't think so. The mistake was
made by some Republican party members, but Mr. Nixon had to take
responsibility and step down. That, in my mind, showed he was a
good leader.

President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's administration has
made so many blunders. The most recent example being the issue of
importing 400 luxury cars for the G-5 summit. The administration
engaged in corrupt, collusive and nepotistic practices soon after
coming to office. The fact that Gus Dur was one of the last
persons to meet Tommy Soeharto is another example. Gus Dur is
accountable for his actions and should clarify them to the
public.

If Bapak Amien Rais is not elected to the presidency in the
2004 general election, I am sad to say this beloved country of
mine and its people prefer corruption above all else.

RIEN HARIANI

Jakarta