Concerned by councillors

Concerned by councillors

From Koran Tempo

Compared to the news of the presidential runoff on Sept. 20,
the recent news of the swearing-in of both provincial and
regional councillors might not seem that interesting.

Yet, we have to pay serious attention to these new
councillors. We should be concerned because some of them have
committed crimes. There is one councillor who was reported to the
police for document forgery, and others are involved in
corruption.

This raises questions like how can we build a democracy and
how can we bring about a change for the better if those who hold
power are involved in criminal activities? We do not mean to pass
judgment before these cases are heard by the courts. But I think
councillors should be good, clean people with a great deal of
integrity. They should also set an example for others. What will
happen to this country if we are led by criminals?

So, for our future, we must remind the councillors not to
forget their duties to the people. They are not serving to amass
wealth, but to help the people.

CHRISTOPER SIMANJUNTAK

Jakarta