One further step

One further step

From Merdeka

Indonesia's general election takes place once every five
years. This year it is the sixth election during the New Order
government and the seventh in the period of the country's
independence.

The country is getting feverish toward election day in May
1997. Names of candidates for the House of Representatives have
been published in the media. Comments on them have also been
voiced.

The general election essentially has noble ideas. Therefore
the principle of a free election should be observed. Pancasila
democracy does not know opposition, but it is familiar with
associates in deliberations. It does not know minority force or
single majority either, there is only a single principle. It is
neither an arena for domination where the end justifies the
means.

The concern and participation of each citizen in the general
election is proof of the loyalty and love for Pancasila and the
1945 Constitution. Therefore, citizens should use their voting
right.

Democracy is on the horizon and is only one step away. Let us
welcome it without prejudice. Citizens have the same rights
because sovereignty is in the hands of the people and not in the
hands of the authorities.

Let us support each other and be united in making the 1997
general election a success.

MARSI

Bangka