Corrections needed

Corrections needed

From Kompas

This letter is addressed to Suhardiman in his capacity as a member of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) and the chairman of the SOKSI-organization.

I think corrective action is needed over the unfortunate events which have harmed our people.

The people's patience and sacrifices have been abused by certain people in authority. The result has been the destruction of property and the deaths of hundreds of people.

It has taken on tragic proportions. What kind of phenomenon is this?

Just consider the promises uttered in the election campaign:

1. Correction of the deterioration of the nation's morals.

2. Justice and legal certainty for each citizen.

3. Equal rights in the social and economic fields.

4. Opportunity to obtain political and democratic rights.

5. A clean government.

6. Revitalization of the function of the House of Representatives.

7. The government acting in defense of workers.

8. The widest opportunity for education for poor children.

9. Effective use of the young generation as human resources.

All these promises to us must be honored.

We hope for a total correction of the order heralded in 1967 without classification relative to ethnic group, religion, race and intergroup relations, and choice of sociopolitical organizations. We long for a peaceful and safe life without conditions caused by the different ambitions of sociopolitical organizations. And no manipulation for reasons of safety and stability.

We do not need news on the victory of whoever and whatever. What we need is the eradication of hypocrisy, collusion, corruption and nepotism.

Honestly, as part of this nation we feel ashamed when we look at the progress of democracy attained by the Republic of Iran which proclaimed itself a republic in only 1979.

HANS WIDYA ANANTA

Jakarta