An Indonesia sans government?

An Indonesia sans government?

From Republika

It must always be borne in mind that a government is a regime that the people contract with (and pay dearly) for their services in the interests of the people in order to reach the goal of being an advanced, modern and highly civilized nation upholding noble ethics; a nation that will lead the world.

What has happened to Indonesia now? The government keeps on exploiting the people through the imposition of various taxes, "subsidy reductions", tricks as well as a legacy of mountains of offshore loans. The President has traveled abroad, bringing home practically nothing, while government officials have busied themselves with politicking to secure their positions, save their skins and hide their past sins. The police and the military do practically nothing in the face of social conflicts, giving as their reason for inaction a lack of funds and facilities, poor coordination and psychological depression.

In such a situation, the people seem to have come to the conclusion that this government is wujuduhu ka-adamihi (the same whether or not it exists). So, do not overestimate the capacity of the government to find a solution to the tragedies in Aceh, Riau, Kalimantan, Maluku, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya. The demands made by these regions are not too much, given the fact that the government has never been able to solve routine problems such as the post-Idul Fitri exodus, floods in Jakarta, forest fires and so forth and so on. It is even incapable of properly dealing with the exhaust of motorized vehicles to ensure that the resultant gas will not damage the lungs of the people. And the government finds it beyond its ability to return the money of the poor from the increase in fuel prices.

It is only logical that there is a demand that the government be dissolved. If the government maintains a deaf ear and insists on enjoying its power without any willingness to assume the responsibilities, do not blame the people when they take the law into their own hands. The people have nothing to lose and are always ready to fight to the last drop of their blood in defense of their little interests.

We do not agree with popular justice, but we also should not forget the words of Ali bin Abi Thalib: "It bewilders me that there are neglected people but the sharp edge of their swords are not visible."

BOWO

Tangerang, Banten