Dynasty Politics

Mainstream mass media plays a role in helping the public understand dynastic politics so that the public is more open-minded.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Politik Dinasti

KOMPAS/FERGANATA INDRA RIATMOKO

Protesters belonging to the Society for Democracy Care staged a demonstration at the Tugu intersection in Yogyakarta on Monday (16/10/2023). The demonstration was held to oppose dynastic political practices.

Politics in Indonesia is in turmoil. This is related to what is called dynasty politics. The daily Kompas through various articles and sections has discussed the politics of this dynasty. This discussion has really helped the public to understand dynastic politics.

Why dynastic politics? There are at least two things, first, dynastic politics is contrary to meritocracy. Second, dynastic politics does not provide space for equal and fair competition.

Anita Lie (Kompas, 26/10/ 2023) wrote, meritocracy is a vision where power and privileges will be allocated based on individual achievements and not based on social origins.

While the argument in defense of political dynasties states that in the end it depends on the people to determine their own choice. This argument cannot be fully accepted because the problem lies in the opportunity or chance for a person to be in a position that can be chosen. Moreover, the argument stating that it is solely to serve the people is truly clichéd.

Regarding the negative impact of dynastic politics, Indra Tranggono (Kompas, 11/10/2023) wrote, (with the existence of dynastic politics) people who have integrity, commitment, dedication, ability and investment politics has also become marginalized! Our country is also threatened with becoming a family country/kinship!

At least, there are two things. Firstly, dynasty politics goes against meritocracy. Secondly, dynasty politics does not provide equal and fair competition space.

Arya Fernandez (Kompas, 27/10/2023) also wrote about the risks if there is an escalation of dissatisfaction with political dynasties, it is not impossible that people's distrust of the government will also decrease. This will certainly affect the political legacy of President Joko Widodo's government, which has been well maintained since his first term leading this country, since 2014.

In the end, the choice is indeed in the hands of the people. However, when making a choice, the people should also have sufficient knowledge, references, and understanding of the matter, not just mere polemics, but choose consciously!

This is where the role of mainstream mass media (mainstream) such as Kompas is actually important to help provide explanations and enlightenment to the public so that the public is more open-minded. Thank you Kompas.

Hopefully our upcoming democracy party can run smoothly, safely, peacefully, and with quality.

Bharoto

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