Disappointed voter

Wed, 25 Jun 1997

Disappointed voter

From Media Indonesia

I am concerned about Golkar's decision to give its surplus votes to the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI). During the campaign period I made every effort to visit family and friends to explain to them why they should vote for Golkar.

I was happy with Golkar's victorious election result and hoped that things would continue to improve. I hoped the would-be legislators would not forget what they had promised the people during the campaign when seated in the House of Representatives.

But I am very disappointed with Golkar's idea to give surplus votes to PDI. How could Golkar throw away our votes so easily to another party? This is an insult to the voters who never dreamed of showing support to PDI.

I am concerned the people will not be able to make up their mind whether they should vote for Golkar again in the 2002 general election, given their votes are regarded as mere "surplus votes".

ATMAN

Bogor, West Java

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