The question of nepotism

The question of nepotism

From Media Indonesia

Some political observers are of the opinion that nepotism is stalking the legislative candidacy lineup at the moment (Morning Coverage 6 of SCTV, Sept. 28). In the right sense of the word, nepotism tends to favor, or act in favor of one's own kin where jobs and positions are concerned.

It would seem that nepotism is still around in Indonesian politics, affecting other fields like the economy, social fields, culture, security and defense.

Nepotism would not be a real issue if it were kept in a small family circle only. Much as in a soybean-cake business where profits fall in the hands of one family alone.

Whether it is directly or indirectly supported by the people, it makes an interesting topic.

Ironically, these nepotism practitioners would have their life shadowed by a guilty conscience, forced upon then by an increasingly more mature and advanced people.

A small sample can be observed from the democratization process in South Korea. Such a process has become more attractive to political observers of developing countries.

SUNGKOWO SOKAWERA

Bandung, West Java