More wisdom needed

More wisdom needed

From Jayakarta

I am greatly concerned over the recent riots that took place in Tasikmalaya. The tragedy came as a shock when the Situbondo disturbance was still fresh in our minds. Obviously, we do not wish a similar tragedy to befall Jakarta and ardently hope that there will be no recurrence of such catastrophes elsewhere.

Let's all practice self-restraint in order to maintain stability. Each and everyone of us needs to strengthen our faith.

Jakartans should make a special effort not to fall into the trap of sensitive issues which tend to damage harmonious human relationships. Both the Situbondo and Tasikmalaya tragedies should make us wiser in upholding human values.

ENDANG RS

Jakarta