Correct attitude to combat terrorism

Correct attitude to combat terrorism

From Forum Keadilan

The recent terrorist act at Marriott Hotel, Jakarta, in which
about a dozen innocent civilians were killed, has invited debates
among observers, politicians and activists of non-governmental
organizations. A human rights advocate has made a statement that
prompts public opinion to blame the security apparatus, instead
of condemning the brutality of terrorism, which overtly violates
human rights.

In this context, we should support the security institution
particularly the intelligence agency in taking preventive
measures. For the sake of nationalism, we need to unify all
components of the nation to combat terrorism, instead of blaming
each other.

The terror threats in Indonesia should be faced by the whole
nation through the increased role of intelligence, with the
support of the legal system to facilitate precautionary action.
Public security, tranquility and welfare should be given top
priority.

ERWIN GUNAWAN
Bogor, West Java