>From: gsoemart@post.harvard.edu
>Date: Jan 20, 2009 20:27
>To:
>Subj: On Today's Inauguration: A wish for Obama's REAL change!
>
>In his inauguration today everyone has a wish, including
>myself. Some may have already become pessimistic that a REAL >change may not come much as expected. Yet let’s us give him a chance.
>
>As many other fellow Indonesians, I was delighted to realize that a
>former Jakarta’s street kid “Barry Obama” finally was elected as
>president of the United States. I congratulate Mr Obama, not just on
>his extraordinary achievements, but more importantly on his promise
>of change; a change that hopefully would lead to a better world.
>"Change: We believe in" that is the slogan. Yet many may not be
>aware of its value that a change means actually not just a replacement,
>alteration, or transformation without sacrifice.
>
>As the only remaining super power, the United States may be able to
>do everything it wishes for change, no matter how painful this is to
>others. Therefore, currently under difficult circumstances, the REAL
>change requires sacrifice: a willingness to listen and a strong
>determination to compromise. This would mean when dealing with
>other countries, particularly in settling differences (learning
>from Mr Bush's failed policies), merely using armed forces,
>imposing unnecessary sanctions, or constantly taking unilateral
>measures to achieve both economic and political objectives should
>no longer be an option. Therefore Mr Obama, we wish you a success
>in carrying out this change... with SACRIFICE, the real change!
>
>GS
>
