Don't blame the nightspots

Don't blame the nightspots

This is with regard to the recent spate of attacks on
nightspots.

Don't the attackers realize the number of people who will be
out of work and unable to have a fruitful Idul Fitri due to lack
of money? (the nightspots will not pay salaries if they are
closed).

They complain about poverty in Indonesia and claim
higher moral values but their own actions are detrimental to the
economy and people of this country. Have they asked any of the
employees in these so-called sinful places if they wanted to be
out of work?

On a final note, most of these places cater to non-Muslims and
even if Muslims do frequent these places, it is not because they
are forced. We are not under Islamic Law, they are free to do
what they want, when they want. If you are a good Muslim and
disagree with activities in these types of places, there is a
simple solution: Do not go!

IAN WHYTE

Jakarta