Give us another

Give us another
Sukarno or Soeharto

From Kompas

I wish to question my fellow citizens across the country,
particularly the political elite. Is there anybody out there who
has the capacity of a Sukarno or a Suharto, who is respected both
at home and overseas, and who considers Indonesia's territorial
integrity as not being up for negotiation?

Is there anybody who is bold enough to take whatever measures
are necessary, including the deployment of the necessary military
personnel and equipment to maintain national integrity against
the intimidation of separatist movements as well as foreign
invasion/aggression? One who has the courage to say no to foreign
intervention in domestic affairs involving such "superpowers" as
the U.S. and the International Monetary Fund?

If a presidential candidate of this caliber were to be found,
regardless of sex, ethnic origin, civilian or military
background, he or she would be the most suitable candidate for
election when the nation goes to the polls next year. A strong
and respected national leader who would restore glory to the
nation is what we are all longing for.

CAHYO HUDOYO
Purwokerto, Central Java