Your comments on Saturday’s gang riot in Rempoa, south of Jakarta, that forced police to deploy 500 officers to stop the unrest

Guarding kampung: Residents of Rempoa, just south of Jakarta, gather and blockade access to their residence on Aug. 1, following an attack by members of the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) to the area the day before. Police named four FBR members suspects over the unrest. JP/Wendra Ajistyatama

When getting rid of all corrupt government officials, thugs steal like there is no tomorrow.
Ben
Jakarta

I think this problem has been caused by moral decadency in our beloved country.
The problem is worsened by the low educational backgrounds of many Indonesians.
It is also a reflection of the dissatisfaction people feel towards the government.  
One important factor is that the Indonesian generation today lack genuine role model figures to follow.
Cutra ZW An
Jakarta
 
I wonder if the conflict stemmed from a trivial dispute, but the broader impact was ignited by the scorching temperatures in Jakarta’s regional climate.
The unpleasant heat can trigger short tempers among Jakartans confronted with even ordinary problems.
Immediate actions are needed to cool down the heat, and cool down the heart.
Happy Indriyono
Yogyakarta

The government should ban all of these thugs. They are a scourge on all law abiding citizens.
It’s a shame that political leaders lack the courage to rid Indonesian society of these delinquents.
K. Highlander
Jakarta

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