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