Independence or death

Independence or death

From Media Indonesia

The motto "Independence or death" was very popular during the period of struggle for independence. In essence it means that Indonesians were determined to free themselves from the shackles of foreign colonialists.

Even today this motto should also prevail and encourage the government to do everything for the prosperity of all Indonesians.

This means that the government of an independent Indonesia must be able to ensure that the Indonesian people can afford their daily needs and other facilities like electricity and telephone lines.

It is true that Indonesia is no longer under foreign colonial rule, but it is a reality, too, that this independence has yet to bring prosperity to the people.

P. HAPSORO

Jakarta