tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079583836622210732.post8558341040911037901..comments2024-03-15T18:00:10.924+08:00Comments on Indonesia-Institute Inc: Indonesia Today: Indonesia's right to sovereign hypocrisyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079583836622210732.post-1305805691053014342015-01-23T13:58:51.368+08:002015-01-23T13:58:51.368+08:00a really great article Lauren and the first one I&...a really great article Lauren and the first one I've read on this issue in the past few days that encompasses many aspects of the debate while maintaining a balance. It is sad that these two young men, and others facing the same fate, are now at the mercy of a highly politicised and public process. I think you are right that Jokowi has surprised us with this tough stance and I agree it will be interesting to see how this tough approach coalesces with his reformist, progressive form. I can feel sections of the Australian media and public ready to pounce if the execution proceeds but I am glad that you have shown that you can still love the place and its people while at the same time criticise issues honestly and respectfully.Leeanne Willowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079583836622210732.post-68288162701456896862015-01-23T09:05:53.497+08:002015-01-23T09:05:53.497+08:00It’s neither helpful nor honest for the government...It’s neither helpful nor honest for the government and individuals to maintain the disclaimer that we respect Indonesia’s laws and sovereignty when discussing capital punishment.<br />Let’s stop being mealy mouthed. We are not diplomats weighing fall-out or politicians calculating where the fleeting public interest lies. The death penalty is abhorrent, immoral, unequivocally unacceptable and we should say so whatever the consequences.<br />Did we respect South Africa’s sovereignty when it legalised racial segregation? Do we respect Saudi laws on lashing dissidents and beheading maids? Do we respect Egypt’s jailing of journalists? And if ISIS sets up a state will we acknowledge its sovereignty?<br />Did William Wilberforce ‘respect’ the slave trade nations while preaching abolition?<br />This is not an argument about drugs or crime, but universal human rights that transcend borders, politics and the trade issues of the moment.<br />Can we please get back to that great Australian quality of addressing a spade by its proper name. Capital punishment is judicial murder, and we should lead the way in condemning its use everywhere and support those progressive Indonesians working towards abolition.<br />INDONESIA NOW with Duncan Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398713019875266960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079583836622210732.post-24467255094661904582015-01-23T02:39:35.980+08:002015-01-23T02:39:35.980+08:00As you rightly state, a subjective cultural perspe...As you rightly state, a subjective cultural perspective leads to a harsh stance on drugs. You present a thoughtful, well researched article that hopefully encourages government to reassess the death penalty.<br />Dawn. Australia. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079583836622210732.post-17489332144806641602015-01-22T17:41:08.543+08:002015-01-22T17:41:08.543+08:00Good article with such a difficult issue. Thanks i...Good article with such a difficult issue. Thanks ii for keeping a great balaced views.<br /><br />Ian Tomlinson<br />KL MalaysiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com