Another case of Ecstasy

Another case of Ecstasy

The detention in Amsterdam on Monday of MS, 49, a senior pilot
with Garuda Indonesia, is cause for great concern. The case
occurred while we are busy trying to stop the use of the drug
Ecstasy. If the suspect should be proven guilty, it would mean he
was totally ignoring our efforts to eradicate the drug, which is
threatening the future of our young generation.

The arrest made by Dutch police shows their goodwill in
cooperating with Indonesia's efforts to eradicate the drug from
this country. The earnest efforts made by the Dutch police at
least makes our job a little easier. The fight against Ecstasy
must be continued and stepped up, considering its wide adverse
impact on society. The drug destroys our productive generation
and causes valuable funds to be squandered that could be better
used for productive purposes.

We hope this case will prompt Indonesian airlines as well as
all those individuals who enjoy the same privileges as pilots to
be more scrupulous and more watchful.

-- Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta