The presidential candidate

The presidential candidate

Our question is -- is there any Indonesian citizen who is entitled to be nominated as president? Of course there is. But who?

In a situation that is full of problems and distrust, it is difficult to find a candidate who will be immediately accepted by most of the people. People will seek their past wrongdoings, either during the New Order era or the Reform era. This means that only those with good qualifications -- especially those who are honest and with high moral standards -- will get the chance to lead the country.

Meanwhile, it has been predicted that no party would get the majority of the votes in the 2004 general election that the selection of the next president and vice president will be the result of a compromise.

Reviving this country is a big task which requires unity among the people.

Presidential and vice presidential candidates still have time, however little, to show their seriousness, integrity, toughness and intelligence.

-- Republika, Jakarta