Two news items have shocked us recently. The first was the surprise decision by the Supreme Court to free Hutomo Mandala Putra, better known as Tommy Suharto. Then, when the news emerged that Beddu Amang had been forced to pay billions of rupiah by individuals claiming to be close to the national leadership, it made us feel as if misfortune was heaped upon misfortune. It is strange and saddening but true. It seems difficult to avoid any other...