Legislators, mind your p's and q's

Legislators, mind your p's and q's

From Media Indonesia

It's sad to observe the things that have been happening in Indonesia of late. The President, elected through a relatively democratic general election compared with previous ones, had to face a forced interpellation. It's true that he has made many confusing and even controversial statements. However, the fact that he received such an extremely politicized admonition indicates that the members of the House of Representatives (DPR) no longer have any respect for, and no longer show any good manners, to the elected president. This also indicates that they do not have any respect for themselves.

It is indeed a pity that they, the representatives of the people, have such an attitude. They should demonstrate perfect manners and attitude at all times, including when they are fighting for their own interests and for those of their groups. They should under no circumstances prioritize the interests of their parties and thus neglect the nation's interests.

I wonder if they would have a better conscience if they thought objectively and did things fairly? Can't they understand the phrase "the people's representatives"? A representative is someone chosen or elected to speak for and on behalf of the people. I believe we all agree that the people are tired of looking at and hearing about conflict after conflict. When will the conflict come to an end? Only after the country has been destroyed and there is nothing left to rebuild? When many other Asian countries are busy strengthening the basis of their economies, Indonesia is busy breaking itself to pieces. This is indeed a pity!

YULJA IMMAJATI & RICHARD

Depok, West Java