This is insane! This so-called FPI with their "ghetto attitude" have been able to do whatever they want to do for so many years!
And they make everyone's life miserable. Is the government doing anything about this? Enough is enough. I seriously think what these losers need to do is get real jobs instead of harassing everyone!
So please FPI, try to work and earn money for a change. If you can't find a job, make one! Use your time for a better purpose! And don't you dare waste my tax money! I am a very unhappy taxpayer.
N. WIRYA
Jakarta
It's so sad to see this violence. Those who do it in the name of religion should get double sentences. It's amazing the police force of 1,200 said arresting them on the spot would cause more riots.
Leaders of violent parties should also be jailed for the casualties, because they are the ones encouraging the mob by their often hateful teachings.
JOHN WILFRED
Jakarta
Lives of two Nigerians -- June 2, p. 10
The death penalty does not deter crimes, is expensive, is unbelievably cruel to those awaiting their executions and irredeemable in case of mistakes. It is nothing more than state-sponsored, cold, calculated murder and is outdated and barbaric.
Most death row inmates in Indonesia are there for drug-related crimes. These crimes are treated harshly not because of any concern for the health of Indonesians but because of pressure from the U.S.
The state continues to allow the massive promotion of tobacco products to the youth of the nation, and this causes far more deaths, illnesses and misery than the hardest of illegal drugs. The Nigerian and other "mules" who were duped into being conduits for drug gangs in the hope of escaping poverty are to be pitied and rehabilitated.
When are the directors of cigarettes companies going to be incarcerated on death row? Of course they never will, yet they are the true merchants of death who make their fortunes from duping the young -- with government approval -- and stealing health and lives. There is no pitying them.
They are not trying to escape poverty and they know full well what they do.
RAFIQ MAHMOOD
Bogor, West Java
Restructuring loans -- June 3, p. 6
Frankly, I think you have a good idea to minimize problems, but who is able to directly propose this solution to our leader? I hope this article is one of the best solutions.
PATARDO
Jakarta
