Politicians must uphold the law

Politicians must uphold the law

From Pikiran Rakyat

Prophet Muhammad was a democrat. He accommodated the needs of his close friends. He consulted them before making decisions and never imposed his will.

Over the last three years, we have witnessed various shocking events. * Manipulation by the political elite to serve the interests of certain groups. * Mass brutality, wanton destruction and arson. * Rifts, and threats of disintegration and declaration of a state of emergency.

These reflect dissatisfaction and vengeance, which are not based on rational thinking and have no regard for the law.

These events have resulted in uncertainties. Politicians within and outside the government should set a good example to the general public by upholding the law.

Democracy is a system of administration validated by public consent. In a democratic society, law is basically the limit to freedom, to which every citizen is entitled. In the absence of effective laws, there will be chaos and loose social norms, making it hard to distinguish good from evil. And we will become a stranger to social order and harmony.

H. SENTOT BUDIONO

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