Students' struggle for reforms

Students' struggle for reforms

From Merdeka

Statements made by some officials that the students' struggle for reforms did not represent the voice of the people are naive and a priori in nature.

As a demonstrator of the 1966 generation, I have the moral obligation to join in speaking out that the present students' struggle is directly or indirectly a manifestation of the people's sufferings, which have resulted from the government's policies which were not oriented to the people's concerns.

Such statements (by officials) are fitting for those people (certain officials, business tycoons, etc.) who have lived an affluent life. These people are almost certainly not supporting students' demands for economic and political reforms. A change of regime would mean their wealth would perish.

I pray for the success of the students' struggle which enjoys full backing of the entire citizenry.

ENDJAH B SASTERAMIHARDJA

Jakarta