The BBC news was showing the breaking news on the former president Suharto. Since I am young, we heard he was a ruthless leader and had killed many people. He was feared by the nation and also praised for driving the country towards economy reformed.
Later BBC showed an old man was prisoned during Suharto's prime time and how he will not forgive the ex president. He felt ashamed after his release and up to today his family's name has not been cleared. His family could not get any job with the government at all. And then, a BBC newscaster was interviewing a representative from Indonesia and critisizing his family is very rich from corruptions. All in all, it sounded very negative towards the ex president.
Now, take a step back, let's us digest all these information. So, with all these mixed feelings on the ex president, how can this help the current country? When I was young, Indonesia was one of the most prosperous country in South East Asian. Today, is it the same as before? I do not think I have the rights to judge what has happened. But, after the ex dictator has died, I think life still go on. And so with the people's life. The people need to look forward and find something that could lead for a better life with the current situation.
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