It's a matter of service to mankind

It's a matter of service to mankind

I am a regular reader of The Jakarta Post. I was shocked to
read about the bombing in front of the Australian Embassy which
claimed nine lives. It is equally shocking that our leaders of
major political parties kept "mum" on the issue.

Leaders like Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, Wiranto and Amien
Rais did not speak or utter a word of sympathy etc. on the issue
-- forget about visiting the bomb site or hospital to show
solidarity.

We should not forget that Wiranto and Amien Rais gathered
substantial support from the people when they garnered about
30 percent of the votes in the first round of the presidential
election.

I may be wrong if I have not read the full contents of your
editions or viewed TV programs to have a glimpse of statements
made by the leaders. It might be that the sole responsibility of
making statements or otherwise, rests with the president and the
remaining candidates of the second round of the presidential
election.

The political parties, along with their members, could do
proper to do some social work or service to mankind of our
country.

BANDARINATH RT RAO
Jakarta