Comedian Eko Patrio has forbidden anyone from trying to become a comedian. It's useless; certainly they are no match for the politicians, all of whom are humorous, said Eko on television last Friday. His comment was met with tickled laughter. The fact that he was not hounded, like what has taken place in the past, is a sign of the current state of democracy in Indonesia. Regarding these 'humorous politicians,' Eko is clearly goading our capability t