Need for law on pornography

Need for law on pornography

Pornography is rife in Indonesia, where the majority of the population is Muslim. It has been said that investing in pornographic publications is more lucrative than "serious" publications.

Like drug abuse, pornography has reached an alarming level, and thus our deep concern and worry are justified. The sale of pornographic video compact discs (VCDs) is open and unchecked.

A pornographic comic book can be purchased for only Rp 2,500, which elementary school students can easily afford.

It is advisable that the government enact a law on pornography to control and check the spread of pornography among the public.

More importantly, the people should act upon their conscience and prohibit any and kinds of pornography.

-- Republika, Jakarta