Why does DPR keep mum?

Why does DPR keep mum?

From Media Indonesia

The sharp increase in fuel prices is palpably suffocating the people. Public minibuses, for example, from Depok to Bojonggede have gone on strike for the past three days. The people who usually use their services at the Citayam and Bojonggede stations have been compelled to take more expensive ojek (motorcycle taxis) or to walk considerable distances to reach their destinations.

This may be a small problem arising from the fuel price increase. However, we now see the joining of students and people to voice their great concern. "Are these voices being heard by the members of the House of Representatives (DPR)?" asked one of the demonstrators in front of the MPR-DPR building. "What about their promises during the election campaign?"

Those promises sounded genuine when the campaigners still needed support. But once settled in their comfortable seats, the legislators seem reluctant to get up. They may have forgotten that a promise is a debt and a debt must be paid.

"People's representatives! Wake up! The sun is high in the sky. Do not waste your day until sunset. Good deeds and death do not know seconds, minutes, hours, days, months and years. Show your responsibility now before you face responsibility in your existence beyond earthy life."

AGUS DARMAWAN SETIADI

Bogor, West Java