Rp 1b for regent's re-election?

Rp 1b for regent's re-election?

From Merdeka

A regent is willing to give Rp 1 billion to a psychic to see if he will be reelected. When I read the news item on this I was perplexed. It was almost unbelievable. It was too good to be true, wasn't it?

Why did the official believe in the psychic's power and not his own ability? He should have known quite well whether he had been successful in leading the regency as demanded by the government. He should ask himself these questions: Am I entitled to hold the post for a second term? Has the regency's development been more successful or less successful? Did I communicate well with the people I was leading?

He should answer these questions honestly and not hastily resort to a psychic to determine his fate. Any psychic would be glad to pocket Rp 1 billion rupiah and assure the regent of his reelection. But what if the reverse happens. He would be nothing but a dead rat.

D. FERRY HS.

Jakarta