Patriotic songs

Patriotic songs

From Merdeka

Being a member of the younger generation, I am concerned with the media's recent coverage of situations which are packed with violence and stark brutality.

These incidents should not be emphasized with expressions like "social disparity", or should not blame a certain party.

We should, as inheritors of the spirit of freedom fighters, ponder upon the misfortunes assailing our beloved country. If we are honest with ourselves, we might be able to detect the cause within ourselves. The root of the problem is a lack of heroism. We have to develop a sense of heroism and nurture it.

I suggest the government issue more patriotic songs to be aired from Sabang to Merauke. Speaking from experience, songs could change the atmosphere, particularly the present atmosphere. Hopefully, integration and unity can be maintained.

I am drawing on my experience of training center BLK Jakarta which attracted participants from various provinces.

A spirit of solidarity prevailed at the training and there were no feelings of disparity. We felt as one nation, one country. Every morning the melodious sounds of freedom would entertain us. This is how we nourished the spirit of one country and one nation.

Today I realize the necessity of freedom songs which could strengthen our sense of nationhood and statesmanship for our beloved republic.

AMURWA ISWARA NUR

West Kalimantan