Reformists, unite!

Reformists, unite!

From Jawa Pos

Reading news about Indonesia via Jawa Pos Online on the Internet, I, who am studying in England, feel how my country is heading toward destruction. I am also aware of the absence of unity in the nation. Conflicting statements by government officials, former officials who only blame the present condition and disunity between students and the (real) reformists will apparently cause the reform movement to deviate from its objective.

What remains is mutual fighting, self-righteousness and a negligence of the majority's interests, i.e. welfare and justice for the people. Why do we not sit together at a table?

Why do we forget about Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union, which disintegrated because of the interests of individual groups and friends? Do we not have the guidance of Unity in Diversity? Let us unite and solve the problem of the people's suffering. Let us pray for prosperity and a long life for Indonesia.

SONI SISBUDI HARSONO

Bedford, UK