*Defense Minister Says Younger Indonesians Lack Patriotism * *Note:* ( ... Simply because The older Generation has NO PATRIOTISM at all nor even Nationalism* , but just Military Business minded .... ) ..*
On 2 October 2016 at 15:32, 'Sunny' [email protected] [GELORA45] < [email protected]> wrote: > > > http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/defense-minister- > says-younger-indonesians-lack-patriotism/ > > > > > *Defense Minister Says Younger Indonesians Lack Patriotism* > > *Jakarta.* Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu says the military-run "Bela > Negara" or "Defend the Nation" program, aimed at guarding against foreign > influences, is meant to instill a spirit of nationalism in Indonesia's > youth. > > Speaking in in Jakarta on Thursday (25/08), Ryamizard said the nation, > especially the younger generation, is lacking in patriotism. > > Since radicalization, terrorism, drugs, natural disasters and proxy wars > are major threats, a weak nationalist spirit might turn them into more > serious problems, he said. > > The program is meant to mobilize all communities. > > "We designed a program from kindergarten to university level. We expect > that in 20 years, the nation will be solid. [...] We also educate street > kids and thugs. Don't leave them behind," he said. > > >
