Bali will surely rise again

Since the Oct. 12 tragedy on Jl. Legian, Kuta, Bali, we have heard and read numerous comments from people around the world declaring that "tourism in Bali is dead", "Bali is finished" and the like.

To the doomsayers, the residents in Bali would like to say: Thank you very much for giving up on us so easily. Thank you for writing us off just when we need a little moral support.

We assure you that, while we are certainly flat in the dirt right now, we have no intention of staying that way. Bali still has plenty of charm to spare, and plenty of people on its soil with plenty of fighting spirit left in them, willing to bring the place back to its feet.

We still believe in tomorrow, and would like to invite you to Bali so we can share some of this conviction with those of you who have already lost faith.

KAREN TJIA

Nusa Dua, Bali