Letter

Poverty, Cause of Terrorism

THERE are many speculations as to why a person would want to blow himself up with a bomb, such as what happened on Jalan Thamrin on January 14. Maybe it is due to economic reasons. A man is capable and willing to do such an atrocity if economic demands pressure him and his family. In addition, there could be deep disappointment towards officials who failed to improve the people's welfare and who seem more concerned with enriching themselves and their cronies. This may be why suicide bombers have the guts to act with never a thought about the people around them.

February 2, 2016