Recruitment of the masses

Recruitment of the masses

From Kompas

Observing the ever deteriorating political developments
occurring in this beloved country of ours, I feel sad and
concerned, particularly over the political elite's conduct in
administering this country. Greed and thirst for power are daily
practices they take for granted as leaders. Recruitment of the
masses to create and develop public opinion and show of force are
not the only way to establish democracy. Stability of security
and economy are the responsibility of the nation's leaders.

Stop the cold war among yourselves! Remember, no human being
is perfect. The reform movement which is continuing now is not
only due to your merits. This is a process carried out by all of
us. You have been delegated the authority by the people to
develop this country and its people. You should act for this
nation's welfare, not in your own interests and that of your own
groups!

Go on struggling! Hopefully the history will record you as
leaders who will always be recalled as national heroes, not as
the "pioneers" leading to the destruction of the Indonesian
nation.

ANDY HARTONO

Jakarta