Law enforcement and political will

Law enforcement and political will

From Koran Tempo

The initial drive launched by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to eliminate corruption, collusion and nepotism through the government's 100-day program has apparently received a serious response from all ministers and law enforcers.

What is now obvious is that the entire state apparatus is capable of more arduous work as long as the chief executive shows strong political will.

The government is now aware of the need to speedily restore public confidence as public pessimism about antigraft action gradually turns into optimism.

This optimism will further increase when several corruptors -- already found guilty and yet still at large -- are immediately sent to prison on Nusakambangan Island.

If the government's antigraft operation is carried out on a routine basis and without discrimination, it will earn not only public support but also international backing.

The President with the majority of the population behind him will hopefully have no more doubts about stamping out corruption and corruptors, who are causing the nation to lose millions as they plunder the public purse for private gain.

SIAN BARINGIN Tangerang, Banten