What sort of leaders are they?

What sort of leaders are they?

It is surprising that while Soeharto was overseas and the
situation in the country became serious following the deaths of a
number of reform heroes, coupled with chaos and turbulence when
looting was widespread and vehicles were set on fire, we did not
see any signs of leadership by Vice President B.J. Habibie.

It is also surprising that not one cabinet minister expressed
condolences over the deaths of the student demonstrators shot by
security personnel.

The officials had become used to waiting for guidance from the
President. And when the President is not around, they are
completely incompetent of doing anything. What sort of leaders
are they anyway?

MRS. SARASWATI BARKAH

Jakarta