CORRUPTION ???

Do you know what the meaning of corruption is? what is the relation between money and corruption? well, corruption is common everywhere in the world, even in the U.S. It's just a matter of intensity. however, is quite shocking when one reliable survey claims Jakarta as the most corrupt place in Indonesia.
The survey has made me sad, actually, because I stay and earn a living here in the capital. As most people know, Tanjung Priok Port smuggling is not a new thing at all. Entrepreneurs who want to minimize their tax payments tend to do such a thing more often. They even bribe the officials.
Well, I think the measure taken so far to overcome the problem by punishing the corruptors is still not far enough. we have to prevent the younger generations from getting a bad mentality caused by corruption.
I believe we should start at the earliest stages in school and i think everyone should be involved in the effort to eradicate coruption. we must not make any distinctions.

(Adapted from : The Jakarta Post, February, 2005)