Disrespect for animals

Disrespect for animals

From Media Indonesia

My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks
selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have
filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as
cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are held captive.

It is strange that legally protected animals can be traded so
openly in this area. I once passed this place about five years
ago, when I left Jakarta for London. This year, back in Jakarta
again, I find the same situation there.

Strangely, too, our officials show their concern for rare
animals in their public statements. Even the state has
promulgated a law protecting these animals. Unfortunately, the
transactions of legally protected animals continues to go on
openly in Jakarta.

SUHERMAN
Jakarta