2008-11-03 - 7:53 p.m.
Alright, let me get this straight. Before I carry on, I need to make sure that people don't get the wrong idea about me. Especially with what I've been writing lately.
First of all, I don't support pornography. I'm a woman too, for God's sake!:x I agree that it's morally disgusting and destructive. But that doesn't mean I'll just agree with The Stupid Pornography Bill (UU APP). Why? Once again, I'm telling you that their version of the pornography's definition is totally absurd and ridiculous. Don't believe me? :( Read http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/10/31/porn-bill-passed-despite-protests.html Go ahead. Just see that for yourself. Besides, I'm not all alone in this. Many smarter, more sensible and logical citizens here share the same page with me.
Of course, I'm not hesitant about reminding you this all over again. If the government's talking about stopping human trafficking and forced prostitutions, then I agree. (Besides, no normal human beings want to be prostitutes or sex slaves, right?) If they're talking about avoiding adult material contents in the media from becoming our younger children's daily consumptions, then they'll get my 100% support. But that's not exactly what they're really concerned with. That Stupid Bill mostly regulates about what women should "properly" (*scoffs*) wear, how to behave, what to write, watch, dance, etc. so that won't cause other people (well, I'm talking about men here :|) to feel lust. The problem is, what can make people feel lust? The answer can be very different from one person to another, right?
If they want to talk about morality, what about their constant corruption over citizens' money? They don't even support the educational system here completely. There are still extremely poor, uneducated people. (Sadly, the so-called educated people in the government choose to close their eyes and pretend they have other "more important" business to do - like This Stupid Bill, for example.)
If they want to talk about morality, they should do something about that sick 40-year-old dude from Semarang who married and has just recently divorced a 12-year-old girl, only because he's a "sheik". Why? Because the country's marriage law clearly states that a girl must be at least 18 to be legally wed. But no, they didn't do a damn thing about it. He just got away with what he did, while the girl's reputation is forever ruined. Did she really want that marriage? No, but her parents had forced her on that, especially since the guy's filthy rich.
In other words, they support a phedophile who's been hiding behind a religious shield - and that just makes me sick!:x
The Author
P.S:
Contentious articles in the porn bill:
1. Article 1: Definition
Pornography is drawings, sketches, illustrations, photographs, texts, voices, sound, moving pictures, animations, cartoons, poetry, conversations, gestures, or other forms of communicative messages through various kinds of media; and/or performances in front of the public, which may incite obscenity, sexual exploitation and/or violate moral ethics in the community.
Feared impact:
The definition is open to all kinds of interpretation, such as how to define gestures that incite obscenity or sexual exploitation, and will be subject to debate.
2. Articles 20-23: Public Participation
The public can play a role in preventing the production, distribution and use of pornography...by...(d) supervising people on the danger of pornography.
Feared impact:
This article could be used by certain groups to take the law into their own hands by attacking people they believe are violating the law.
3. Articles 8, 34, 36: Criminalization of victims
The articles threatens up to 10 years in prison or Rp 5 billion in fines for violators of the law.
Feared impact:
Artists or models in art shows or productions could be punished for their creativity.
