Indonesians' discipline

Indonesians' discipline

Can Indonesians hold orderly street demonstrations? The answer is
yes. That is what happened on Sunday when about one million
people marched to protest against U.S. aggression against Iraq.
It was labeled as the biggest street demonstration ever in the
history of the Republic.

What was amazing was that women felt safe enough to bring
their babies and children along to participate.

Demonstrations, part of democracy, is a legal form of
expressing opinions. But, in Indonesia, demonstrations have meant
chaos, anarchy and vandalism. Demonstrations have also meant
death.

Therefore, demonstrations have always been terrible until the
Justice Party (PK) showed us how to hold street demonstrations,
involving a large number of people, in a proper manner. PK has
initiated several street protests and all have been orderly. The
point is that Indonesian people can be disciplined and well
behaved.

Indonesians living in Singapore also abide by local laws,
which prohibit people from littering, smoking and spitting in
public places.

But, as soon as they return to Indonesia, they change
drastically. Why? The answer is that laws are respected and
enforced in Singapore. The other factor is leadership. A
community with leaders with vision and discipline will produce
people who respect the law.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta