Observer: Luhut's Loyalist Shouldn't Report Masinton To MKD DPR

JAKARTA - Political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, Jamiluddin Ritonga, highlighted the public's report against DPR member from the PDIP faction Masinton Pasaribu for criticizing Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. In fact, there will be an action plan in front of the PDIP DPP office to sue Masinton.

According to Jamiluddin, Luhut loyalists should not report Masinton just for criticizing. Luhut should be wise to fight Masinton's criticism by fighting over data, not mobilizing the masses to fight democracy.

"In a democratic country, criticism should be met with criticism. Masinton's criticism should be responded to by Luhut or those who disagree with Masinton's criticism," said Jamiluddin in Jakarta, Tuesday, April 19.

Jamiluddin regretted reporting Masinton to the DPR MKD which was deemed to have violated ethics. The reason is, this effort increasingly indicates that the nation's children are not ready for democracy.

Moreover, he said, there was a threat of a demonstration in front of the PDIP DPP office just because of Masinton's scathing criticism of Luhut. Jamiluddin considered it inappropriate for Luhut's supporters. \

"It doesn't seem worth it. Because Masinton's arguments should be answered with arguments as well. So the argument does not need to be answered with an action plan,” said Jamiluddin.