Nothing noble about turncoats

Nothing noble about turncoats

From Merdeka

Student demonstrations demanding reform in all fields led
former president Soeharto to step down.

We now hear frequent insults and mocking criticism. It would
be understandable if it came from the people known to be vocal in
their criticism against the government of the Soeharto era.

I am saddened by the irony of the situation, that the civil
servants and other people who were known to always support,
idolize even excessively flatter the powerholders, in return
receiving facilities, have turned and joined in the chorus of
insults.

I am convinced these people lack noble qualities. There is
treachery toward themselves and toward their leader. They are
cowardly, shifty and easily frightened.

As an Indonesian citizen, I wish that the era of reform will
welcome leaders of noble character who will reign far from the
pseudo-loyal servants.

DIDIK WAHADI

Jakarta