Curing our broken wings

Curing our broken wings

So soon after its birth, the fledgling government of Megawati
Sukarnoputri has arisen to become a new magnet. It has become the
center point of hopes, not only for this country but for the
world because, throughout its history, Indonesia has always been
not just a supplementary element but an active actor that lends
it own color to the global palette. That is why this eldest
daughter of (founding President) Sukarno is facing such a
gigantic challenge.

She must without delay provide answers to a host of questions.
At home, she must soothe the wounds that are left by the recent
political skirmishes. In brief, she must bring about a national
reconciliation while at the same time repair this nation's
integrity -- an important step towards rebuilding this nation. We
are aware of Mega's spirit to fulfill this nation's hopes. She
aspires to repair our fractured national integrity and continue
the process of reform and democratization in all their aspects
and make our economy run smoothly again.

And that isn't all. Mega wants to repair this nation's dignity
in the world, to consistently uphold the law and stamp out
corruption, which has grown to be a cancer threatening our
nation's life. She has asked her kin not to tread on this cursed
territory. That, at least, is what she has revealed on various
occasions since she was installed as President of the Republic of
Indonesia on July 23. We recognize and acknowledge the sincerity
of Mega, who built her political career on just resolve and
silence.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta