Insinuating media

I too watched the Australian Television's announcement of the hostage rescue operation with mounting aggravation. The fact that a "setback" was mentioned indicates an acknowledgement of two opposing legal parties. (This is where it hurts most, coming from so-called "good neighbors"). Even more so by showing the flag of the kidnappers no matter under what circumstances. This is not some sporting event where people cheer the winner and jeer the loser. Our culture cites that we must save the loser from "losing face".

Specifying it as a "setback" is paramount to inciting our people to fight each other some more, to win back the lost set.

I have lived with these insinuations from the West all my life. The older I get, the more sophisticated they become, but they are still insinuations.

INA SUMARSONO

Jakarta