Legislators should repent

Legislators should repent

From Warta Kota

I wholeheartedly agree with some of the protest rallies
rejecting the price hikes. These rallies should go on until the
government and the country's leaders become aware of the problems
and decide to reduce the fuel prices, as they will certainly spur
other prices of goods to soar.

Do the leaders and those currently in power care to listen or
empathize with people's sufferings? The problem is that members
of the House of Representatives do not serve in their capacity as
public representatives or defenders of the people anymore. They
have forgotten that it was the people who elected them. Enjoying
a comfortable position and various privileges, these legislators
have no desire to listen to people's aspirations.

Most of the representatives are blind and deaf to the people
they represent. Just look at how the government has increased the
prices of all basic necessities. Why does it continue to call for
price hikes despite the public's outcry and protest? It is
because the government and its representatives are enjoying an
easy life and have neglected the people. They let people scream.
Where is the integrity of these leaders? They should be setting
good examples for people to follow. Unfortunately, they are
accumulating wealth, practicing corruption and participating in
the rat race.

Where is peace and justice for the public if the leaders
continue to do these things? Remember that those who are always
on alert are more fortunate than those who forget easily.
Therefore, leaders, please repent before Almighty God shows His
fury.

Doesn't God always listen to the cries of His suppressed
people? Leaders should always defend poor people. Repent now
before it's too late.

H HASNANTO
Bekasi, West Java