Pienandoro's utopia

There are people who make life more complicated for others and take pleasure in doing so. Some complicate the lives of their fellows to gain advantage. Both are of course unfair. It suggests that these individuals have no respect for the interests and rights of other people. Their energies would be better spent in trying to assist and make easier the lives of their erstwhile victims.

An easy life need not necessarily be an irresponsible life. An easy life for all can be had if we obey the rules of the game. We must be punctual in our daily activities. For example, to catch a train we must arrive at the station on time. Punctuality is an element of discipline. If we make good plans and are disciplined in adhering to these plans, success is guaranteed.

Unfortunately, some people, including many government officials, are not inclined to make life easy for their fellow human beings. The ruling elite should set a good example to be followed by the subjugated. Life can become more complicated if rules are not observed. Road users, for instance, should obey traffic regulations, otherwise chaos will prevail on the road. We should respect others interests and rights in doing our daily work and strive to create a smooth and orderly environment. Only if each and every one of us becomes aware of the rights of others will we achieve harmonious life in society.

H.W. PIENANDORO

Bogor, West Java