Bali bombings

To the perpetrators of the Oct. 1 bombings on the island of Bali I can only say that you are definitely cowards. If you are hiding behind any religion, or if you think that your bloody act honors your beliefs, you are in fact no different than communists. Do not claim yourselves to be true and loyal worshipers.

Killing your fellow citizens and other human beings is a criminal act deserving of the death sentence.

Questions to the ruling administrators:

* Why is this happening again and again, despite warnings from local and foreign intelligence of possible bombings during the months of September and October?

* How is the operation faring to capture the two most dangerous suspects, Azhari and Noordin M. Top, who remain fugitives.

* What is the reason for delaying the execution of those perpetrators who have already been tried and sentenced to death.

* Can the government/authorities ascertain whether their enemies are planning to topple the ruling administrators.

As a citizen I can only hope for the prosperity of this country and for an end to security issues.

Y. LUCAS, Jakarta