Monetary crisis

Monetary crisis

From Republika

I am very distressed by media reports on the economic crisis. Many experts have spoken on the matter. So far, I have only heard unconvincing opinions.

This country had fought for more than 350 years to gain independence. Why cannot we unite to face the assault on the rupiah?

Experts speak in a straightforward manner about what measures must be taken to overcome the crisis. This crisis will be hard to overcome if it is not faced with a high spirit of nationalism.

Why is there no spirit of patriotism? Why do we still act as individuals only to save ourselves? Why don't we unite to fight the crisis? If experts prefer to talk about their own concepts, there will be no solution.

Members of the House of Representatives should take the initiative to unite the nation's forces. We need to close our ranks in face of this crisis.

I feel pity for the common people who know nothing but get the brunt of the crisis. They do not know the meaning of "monetary", they may not even know about the dollar.

I live in the small town of Bontang, East Kalimantan. I appeal to the government and all experts in general and economic experts in particular to sit together, to hold deliberations in order to take united action to solve the current problems.

Do not make a habit of only expounding various theories in the media because this will not solve the problems. Rather, this tends to confuse the people.

ZAINUDDIN IWAT

Bontang, East Kalimantan