We will win over terrorists

We will win over terrorists

First of all, I'd like to express my condolences to all
victims and people affected by the chilling tragedy that hit Kuta
and Jimbaran, which claimed 23 lives and injured hundreds.

I invite all people to gather and show the terrorists our
strength. Our spirit of togetherness is what stops us from
falling apart. Even though we were bombed, we won't separate and
peace among us will last forever in this archipelago.

Terrorists are inhumane and conduct inhuman acts. So we have
to always be alert and maintain our commitment to fight them. I
was really impressed with the statement of one Australian tourist
when asked why he didn't cancel his trip to Bali just a day after
the chilling tragedy: "Terrorists win if I don't go there," which
shows that the terrorists' message of intimidation didn't really
work.

I really support the law enforcers' efforts to increase
preventive measures in order to ensure such carnage won't ever
occur again. And I hope the ongoing investigation will be
fruitful soon and the perpetrators taken to court.

The most important point is the proactive involvement of
members of society to prevent such a thing recurring. They could
be the eyes and ears of our law enforcers by reporting anything
suspicious.

By doing all that, I'm sure we'll win this war against the
cruelty of inhumane people.

MADE SARIADA, Jimbaran, Bali