Election of legislators

Election of legislators

From Pikiran Rakyat

I propose to members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representative (DPR) that they implement a direct election not only for the presidential and vice presidential positions but also for the positions of legislators at both the regional and central government levels. The election should be carried out in phases so that people can guarantee the honesty and the quality of all city assembly and MPR/DPR members as their services and dedication to the society, the government and the country have been recognized.

People will, of course, select the best legislators as well as president and vice president for the nation and the state of the Republic of Indonesia, the country which is based on the Pancasila state philosophy and the 1945 Constitution.

The directly-elected people's representatives will not contemplate or implement any action detrimental to the country's development and unity

Also, I propose that article 30 of the 1945 Constitution be put into effect immediately so that the spirit to defend the country can be inculcated starting from kindergarten up to university, where the military training requirement could also be implemented. Therefore, the commitment to uphold strong patriotism, nationalism and discipline among the country's citizens can also be maintained.

All MPR/DPR members have vowed to defend the 1945 Constitution, Pancasila and the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia. They, hopefully, will be able to always keep their promise.

DR. H. MASHUDI

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