Two veeps

Two veeps

From Suara Karya

Presidential candidates have been a daily subject in the media
of late. It is interesting to note that as for the vice
presidency, some political circles want to see two veeps instead
of one in the next government.

The idea seems acceptable, but what is the law which supports
this? As far as I know the president is assisted by one vice
president, as mentioned in Article 4, Paragraph 2 of the 1945
Constitution.

I am afraid this is only a maneuver by politicians to share
power among themselves in a competition that involves many
political parties. If this tendency continues to afflict
politicians, it is highly probable that our political culture
will never be mature, because it does not touch on politics and
matters pertaining to the formation of government in a
substantial way. It sees politics only as a game.

The politicians should be able to think wisely and profoundly,
because the past has shown that even one vice president did not
have adequate functional experience. So, what would happen with
additional veeps. The politicians should reconsider their idea.

ARYANTI

Jakarta