DUSK had set in when the black Land Cruiser entered the grounds of the Police Headquarters in South Jakarta last Sunday. A few meters from the gate, the car stopped. Are we turning right, Sir? To the Chief of Police? asked the driver. No. We are going to the Customer Service section. Im retired. I have nothing to do with the Police Chief, came the response.

The retired general opened the window of his car. The two policemen who approached the car