People impressed by honesty

People impressed by honesty

From Suara Karya

The provisional results of the presidential election on July
5, show that extraordinary campaign teams were not necessary to
win. What counted was honesty, and the honesty of a candidate was
what encouraged people to vote for them.

A candidate should not feel too worried about any efforts made
by the campaign teams of their rivals. People know who they will
elect, and will not be easily influenced. They will simply listen
to their own consciences.

The people know what is true and what is not. They have become
more politically mature.

Now that we are heading for the second round of the
presidential election, it is only proper that, during the
campaign period, the candidates should debate and present their
programs -- as stipulated by the law -- while refraining from
personal attacks.

Remember, a presidential candidate may be disqualified for
violating the election law. Besides which, the people will never
vote for a candidate who insults another candidate.

Most importantly, Indonesians need a wise leader, one that can
maintain national unity, and lift up the country to hold a truly
dignified position in the international arena.

MARKUS SAMAWI
Bekasi, West Java