The heart weeps and the mouth cries for the recent events hitting Indonesia. It seemed like a series of bad luck, of trials and tribulations. Life is becoming more and more difficult for those at the bottom of the food chain.
Last Friday, the Indonesian government had no choice but to raise fuel prices. The world oil situation is being felt here as well, and as part of maintaining the economic stability, the people must (again) contribute. The higher price of fuel for most people will resulted in subsidy paid to the poorest of the nation. Pseudo fuel scarcity, mass demonstration, general dissatisfaction were just beginning to emerge when Saturday bombing happened.
Bali was hit by suicide bombers with unknown motives. Scarry. Sad. I had visited those cafes in my visits to Bali. It's hard to believe that sombody could have the heart to do such a thing!! Damn those bombers!!
It is time to join the resistance!! In all situations, we must never give up hope and continue with our lives. Some adjustments might be needed, but life must go on. We must continue to go to Bali. It is the only way to prove that this nation will not yield to fear. It is with hope that we continue living. It is with love that we can heal.
15 years ago
1 comment:
I think the government should not only pursue those directly responsible for the bombings but also those muslim leaders, spiritual and political, who say they are muslim but spread hatred, intolerance and quick to blame other religious groups and other countries, but never themselves. They are the most dangerous people of all because young poor and desolute muslims look up to them for guidance, and any words encouraging intolerance and hate is taken as a blessing to conduct acts of terrorism. I hope the government will have the courage to lock up these people who use their public platform to spread ideas of fanatism and radicalism for their own ambitions.
Post a Comment