In support of Soeharto

In support of Soeharto

From Kompas

Regardless of the respect that must be paid to the People's Consultative Assembly as an institution representing the aspirations of the Indonesian people, allow me to call on the Indonesian people to stop claiming that Soeharto be taken to court. He is an old man. It would be wise for those who are still young to show respect to our elders, including Pak Harto. Hasn't our religion taught us to love those younger than us and show deference to those older.

Pak Harto has sacrificed his life for the sake of the Indonesian people but is now being inhumanely treated. Anyway, he is our former president. Isn't it better to ask the older generation for advice so that we can improve the present situation?

Now is therefore the right time to launch a drive to popularize the attitude of elders showering love on youngers while youngers respecting elders. Both must always remind each other of virtue on the basis of their religious values. And, don't forget, both sides must work hard.

SETIYO HASTIARWO

Sorong, Papua