On crooked politicians

On crooked politicians

From Gatra

In the period of reform no significant political change was
introduced because the majority of politicians were perceivably
exponents of the New Order. Even some newcomers in politics also
have the vision and mission of the old regime.

Worse still, New Order figures are already enjoying the gains
of graft practices. For decades now they have appeared as
candidates for national and regional legislative positions, even
for presidency.

Therefore, I fully support the movement against crooked
politicians launched by several non-governmental organizations,
youth and student associations. The problem is that this movement
is now still limited to discourses on the criteria of such
unscrupulous people.

I also praise the courage of regional activists, in among
other places, West Java and Yogyakarta, who have announced the
names of some 105 figures categorized as crooked politicians.

MURTHADA SA'ALI
Medan, North Sumatra