Can leaders ever sacrifice?

Can leaders ever sacrifice?

From Rakyat Merdeka

Public suffering has been exacerbated by the recent price hikes in fuel, electricity and telephone rates. The public have to carry the heavy burdens of life amid the arrogance of their leaders. The wounds become more painful on finding out that almost every government official has more than one billion rupiah, as recorded by the State Officials Audit Commission (KPKPN).

Though some officials claim that grants or bequests were the source of their wealth, I suspect the real source is corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN).

As a member of the public, I can only wish that these officials could feel the hunger of the poor and sacrifice a part of their wealth to subsidize prices of basic commodities.

But it's only wishful thinking, because they just keep making a shameless display of their wealth despite the desperate plight of many.

Should the people be forced to carry the burden forever? Will our leaders ever learn to sacrifice?

ALI MUSTOFA

Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan