Legislators must voice the truth

Legislators must voice the truth

From Republika

Rallies have been held recently at and around the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly compound. As a layman, I only hope that these rallies do not disrupt the process of representative democracy that we pursue.

I would like to suggest that the supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid convey their aspirations to House members from the National Awakening Party's faction as they represent his supporters in the House, and also that those demanding that he step down should meet the legislators from the Reform faction or other factions nurturing similar aspirations.

As for the House leaders, they must decide which of them will meet the people's representatives wishing to convey their aspirations. Care must be taken to ensure that a group of people nurturing a particular aspiration will be received by legislators having a different aspiration. Then let argumentation prevail inside the House without any outside pressure.

Ralliers must convey their aspirations politely to show that we are educated. Those failing to behave politely must be denied entry.

As for the legislators, they must not be affected by any outside pressure. They must speak what they think is the truth for the sake of improving the life of the nation and the people.

MASWANTO

Pemalang, Central Java