IF Siami’s case is a reflection of our cultural history, we must concede that we are indeed at a very low point. This ordinary woman tried to uphold honesty by reporting incidents of cheating when the annual national examinations were held at her son’s school, Gadel 2 State Elementary School, in Karangpoh Subdistrict, Tandes Regency, Surabaya. Instead of being commended for her honesty, insults were rained on her by her neighbors. She became