Presidential aspirant ready to lose

From Koran Tempo

The presidential election on July 5 came off democratically, fairly and safely, despite some minor problems related to double perforations on the ballot papers.

Indonesians realize the significance of electing their own leader. Even former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter, praised the organization of the presidential election.

In a democracy, presidential aspirants who are not elected by the people must accept this fact magnanimously. If any of them happen to be dissatisfied with the outcome of the election, they may seek redress with the Constitutional Court. Logically, therefore, the aspirants who do not get elected must throw their support behind the candidates who have won the people's trust.

IFUL SAMEY Bogor, West Java