Winners deserve support

Winners deserve support

From Koran Tempo

The nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and two pairs of frontrunners will again race in the coming run-off election if none of them can score more than 50 percent votes.

This direct election is a valuable experience for the entire population to make further progress in democracy and politics. The public received political education during the campaign period. With greater awareness, people will not become an easy target of politics and are smart enough to elect good leaders.

The orderly, safe and smooth realization of the July 5 presidential election was also inseparable from the political education and higher political awareness. In this way, the higher quality of election results will also be better guaranteed as foul practices have been further reduced.

Consequently, any of the pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates that will triumph in the present election should be supported so that they can perform their duties properly for the nation's future advancement.

PRIBADI DHARMABRATA Bogor, West Java