Presidential aspirant ready to lose

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