Why this discrimination?

Why this discrimination?

I have been an ardent member of the Rancamaya Golf Club at
Bogor for several years and have enjoyed not only the club's
facilities but the majestic panorama as well.

As of late, and due to certain personal circumstances, I was
no longer able to play golf at the club and decided to delegate
my membership to an Indonesian friend, who is willing to accept
the status of delegate-member for a given period, a temporary
transfer which is allowed in conformity with the club's rules.

Having made a temporary deal with my friend. I reported the
would-be transition to the club's management and was shocked by
their response. I could hardly believe their attitude when they
replied and elaborated the conditions of such a transition which
explicitly prohibit the transfer of delegate-membership toward
Indonesians.

One of the rulings stated that a delegation of membership may
only be granted to foreigners who are domiciled in Indonesia
under a work-contract and under the responsibility of the company
for which they are working.

I am disgusted, upset and thoroughly disappointed that such
discriminatory rules still exist in this liberal society we live
in, and wonder why the management of the Rancamaya Golf Club,
comprising distinguished members of the Indonesian society, still
indulges in such practices.

MRS. TITI M. SYARIF SUDIBYO

Jakarta