JP/NATIONAL NEWS

JP/NATIONAL NEWS

'Black' politicians

Hundreds of activists for democracy, hailing from various non-
governmental organizations (NGOs), converged yesterday at
Proklamasi Monument in Jakarta to declare the National Movement
of Anti-Black Politicians.

Politicians considered bad, or "black", are those found to
have been implicated in corruption, abuse of power, human rights
violations, sex and drug scandals as well as in projects damaging
the environment and other immoral conduct harmful to the people.

The declaration constitutes an early campaign against "black"
politicians, as the NGOs were expected to make such a move across
Indonesia.

The movement deserves the full support of all parties to
uphold the country's dignity and to improve the national
condition.

The 2004 general elections must be made a success by electing
leaders who give priority to people's interest. We are fed up
with "black" politicians who have been taken over the reins in
the political arena.

-- Republika, Jakarta