Summoning Harry

Summoning Harry

From Rakyat Merdeka

As an Indonesian citizen, I totally agree with the summoning
of Harry Roesli by Jakarta Police chief in relation to his
insulting use of lyrics.

To Harry Roesli it was probably a joke or a laughable matter,
thought to be funny, but to me and some people it was an affront
and I regard him as to have insulted the Indonesian people.

Couldn't Harry Roesli scrutinize the result of his innuendo?
How could he have the heart to insult himself, as if he is not
himself an Indonesian citizen (whom he referred to as having a
backward mentality)?

Bang (dear brother) Harry, please don't interpret reform as
"freedom without limitation". As an educated person, how come you
lack instinct, as you have acted so rudely without considering
the public's emotions currently sensitive to matters having
political nuances.

I hope all of us, especially those who call themselves
artists, can derive a valuable lesson from this. And to the
Jakarta Police for their speedy response, I express my thanks.

ST HARLINA

Jakarta