Gus Dur's objectivity

Gus Dur's objectivity

From Rakyat Merdeka

The raging rallies for and against President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid launched by different groups with different themes and manners have proven that Gus Dur's current position is like "a statue in a glass box". People's opinion of him will depend on the side from which the view is taken.

Only God the Creator can view Gus Dur in his entirety objectively. This does no mean, however, that the Indonesian people cannot assess him objectively. They can, but a process is required. Despite the subjective means used by many of his opponents all this time, Gus Dur persistently sticks to his stance. Do not expect that he would be overwhelmed by the tumultuous rallies.

In order to communicate to and touch Gus Dur's conscience and value him objectively to create harmonious relationship between all elements in the country, "love" is needed. All components in this country should be patient, peaceful, generous, self- controlled, modest, good natured, serene and calm and being transparent.

TITUS SUWIGNYO

Jakarta