Lighten up Kwik!

Although many people are likely to support Kwik Kian Gie in his fight against "black conglomerates", he will certainly do himself no favors if he allows his bitterness to get the better of him. In his letter published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 29, responding to criticism, he ends his letter by asserting that "an inferior nation only gets inferior leaders, as the noninferior leaders step aside". This is rather bizarre to say the least. Can we conclude from this statement that Kwik thinks that Gus Dur is inferior as he has not resigned yet? Or does, perhaps, Kwik expect him to resign soon to show he is not inferior?

Come on Kwik -- lighten up! Besides, in contrast to what you wrote, tempe is actually one of the most healthy and nutritious foods there is, and certainly not "inferior" at all.

MARTIN JENKINS

Jakarta