Monday, January 28, 2008
Today, Indonesia was shocked by the news of the departure of one of the finest leading figures in Indonesia's history..
Former President Suharto was announced dead today after suffering multiple organ failures..
In my opinion, he was the finest Indonesian's leader so far..
Even though he adopted authoritarian approach, Indonesia was a safe and secure place back then..
The economy was very stable and life was great even if there is little or even no freedom of speech..
Compare to the condition now, I actually prefer the good old times..
I still remember clearly..
Before 1998, 1USD was equivalent to Rp.2000..
and Rp.100,000 was a huge amount of money back then..
But now, 1USD is equivalent to Rp.9300!!!
The value of the currency has depreciated by so many times!!!
The money is really worthless now..
Rp.100,000 is now a common nominal used in the daily trade..
You go to cafe to have a meal, it will surely hit Rp.100,000 mark unlike the old times..
Everytime I really wonder..
Why did 1998 revolution have to happen?
If not, we would have a way much better living condition now..
After the revolution, safety was one of the aspects that really changed the most..
It is now not safe anymore to go out until late at night unless you have a car and someone to help you watch around while you park your car..
So, we basically exchanged safety with freedom of speech..
Sometimes I wonder..
Is it worth the effort?
Is freedom of speech really more important safety?
The condition is much better now after President Yudhoyono installed General Sutanto as the Head of Police Chief..
but to overturn what has been done for 32 years would require at least that same amount of time..
But, what is done is done..there's no turning back now...
I just hope the people will support the government..
I have confidence that they can make things right but they need time and patience..
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