Waiting for RI to mature

Waiting for RI to mature

From Media Indonesia

It can happen that a person is physically or chronologically "grown-up" but is still childish in behavior. The same thing can also be said of a nation. The maturity of a nation does not come with the years of independence it has enjoyed, but lies in how it respects its heroes.

Government officials of certain positions are invited to attend a ceremony marking the celebration of the country's independence. It is unfortunate that the same officials are no longer invited to this event. Worse still, the invitations that have been extended to them are canceled. Even though another invitation is again extended, accompanied by an apology, what is done is done.

Besides, it is also sad to notice that no former presidents, who are still alive, attended the celebration of the country's independence anniversary. In fact, the government has been calling for national unity.

These two examples show our lack of maturity as a nation. It is clear that we are still dominated by the feelings of revenge, annoyance and envy.

We may have a better tomorrow only if we can reform ourselves. God will change the destiny of a nation only if this nation makes an effort to introduce this change.

SUKANTO Jakarta