Jakarta, ID
Tuesday, May 29 2012, 03:39 AM

Readers Forum

Letter: Is there reason to expel President?

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On Wednesday, I saw demonstrations in many parts of this country. Who is behind them? Obviously they are politicians, who try to benefit from such events.

Yes, demonstrations are the right of all citizens. The problem is why should those demonstrators destroy property and hurt other people?

The demonstrators disrupted people from going to their workplaces or returning home.  In Makassar, student demonstrators frequently destroy property and delay travelers.

I believe that there are still many ways to express our opinions. It is better if students expressed their opinions with their pens, and not just cause problems on streets. An old saying goes that the pen is mightier than the sword.

Remember we live in a constantly changing world that is sometimes confusing.

But it is good for us to learn from history. Don’t just cry out to call on the replacement of the President. We have to have good reason to do so.
 
Cliff
Bogor, West Java