Killing corruption

Killing corruption

From Koran Tempo

Indonesia's judicial institutions are burdened with the heavy task of handling countless cases of corruption. However, if all those involved in dealing with such arraignments are efficient and honest these cases can hopefully be settled properly without delay.

In order to deter future fraudsters and not clog the courts anew with more graft cases, there should be severe punishments for those found guilty of corruption.

In my view, people found guilty of abusing public funds deserve capital punishment in certain circumstances, as has been applied in China with good results.

I do not mean that human lives can be valued in monetary terms.

But there is a moral message in this punishment -- death is a good deterrent and a fitting punishment for all those who steal from the public purse.

SALEH WIKARSA Montpelier, France