On decency

On decency

Referring to the letter "Show some decency" in The Jakarta Post
on Dec. 2, I would like to write some comments.

I lived in Western countries for more than 20 years and
married a European. For the whole time I lived there I kept in
touch with Westerners, so I know their mentality pretty well.

I am Indonesian (Javanese). We all know that expatriates who
live in Indonesia enjoy a high standard of living -- with drivers
and maids -- and it is like a dream for them. They have all the
comforts imaginable: an easy life, lots of money.

This state of affairs could probably make some people forget
the ground they are standing on. They become arrogant and
ignorant of the reality, which is a shame. My advice is: be
yourself!

ROSALINE

Jakarta