IT does not seem easy to stop radical movements in this nation. Groups like the Jemaah Islamiyah or the organization in Aceh calling itself Tanzim Al Qaeda are able to recruit members from everywhere. Even jail cells seem to be safe places to spread their teachings.

The story of Gema Awal Ramadhan is one example. He was arrested by the special Anti-terrorism Detachment 88 two weeks ago in Aceh. A graduate of the Civil Service Institute, he was j