Criminals OK, Ex-Commies No Way
Horse trading between PDI-P and Golkar has sacrificed the basic human rights of former political detainees from the Communist Party of Indonesia.
February 25, 2003
How lucky are corrupt people in this country. Although convicted by a court of justice, they retain their right to be nominated for membership of legislative bodies in the 2004 General Election. When you are found guilty by a district court, and even when your sentence is later upheld by a high court, be sure to promptly appeal to the Supreme Court.
As long as no verdict of permanent validity has been handed down, you are entitled to stay o
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