Losers sing same old tune

Losers sing same old tune

From Bisnis Indonesia

When initial results of the present general election were
announced, nearly all political parties reportedly agreed to
reject the vote gains counted by the General Elections Commission
(KPU). This, in fact, is the same old tune sung with different
lyrics.

This can be interpreted as the attitude of party executives,
while their constituents may not have any objections. The party
leaders, who mostly came from loser groups in the contest, were
apparently too quick to arrive at a conclusion.

If the vote-counting results are really rejected, the country
will face a chaotic situation, in which foreign investors and the
public at large will have no confidence in the government, the
political leaders and the KPU.

Meanwhile, President Megawati as the top executive responsible
for the implementation of this year's election should say a few
words to let the public know the government's response to such a
development.

Many circles actually believe that the 2004 general election
constitutes the most valuable momentum for the continued
existence of the nation and state. If the election is to be
repeated, obviously this would not benefit the population.

MEILINA
Jakarta