Reflections on PDI

Reflections on PDI

From Neraca

The present national political problem does not only concern us but it might also disturb the national stability, and particularly our national economy.

As a sympathizer of PDI (the Indonesian Democratic Party), I disagree with the government's act of either unintentionally or intentionally deceiving the people in "political" matters. Please note that this bureaucrats' misconduct will be recorded in our history in red ink. It seems to me that the government has turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to the people's aspirations.

The Indonesian nation is a big nation. And also a tolerant and forgiving people. The government officials must not take advantage of these particular qualities of the people. But in reality the government has almost always invariably found an abstract scapegoat whenever it faces a social and national problem, such as a formless organization, popularly known as OTB, subversion, or any other unlawful entities. PDI's rift is the latest drama. Megawati who basically wishes to dedicate herself to the country has to swallow a bitter pill as the government is trying to disregard her leadership of PDI for unsensible reasons.

MARLIN MARANJO

Semarang, Central Java