Two great leaders

Two great leaders

Sukarno is not Soeharto. Each has his own strengths and
shortcomings. Nevertheless, those shortcomings should not become
a reason for us to formally disclaim their merits.

Sukarno launched the era of independence. Soeharto took this
nation into the year of its golden jubilee. If at this moment our
people are celebrating their independence, some moments must be
dedicated to reminiscing about the two leaders.

Democracy and freedom are the topics of day and the issues of
people and populism have become dominant. We agree that more
thought must be given to these subjects. However, amid all the
excitement let us spare some thoughts for our two great leaders:
Sukarno and Soeharto.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta