Every time he talks about current affairs concerning the law and politics, Syamsudin-known as Aco-will inevitably get fired up. Occasionally he will contribute his own analyses. Once in a while, he will refer to laws that are relevant to whatever the issues being discussed, both criminal and civil, even laws on marriage.

The 51-year-old resident of Parang Tambung in Makassar, South Sulawesi, says the comments he makes often surprise his conversa