Pornography Bill
The Indonesia pornography bill–back then called anti-porn bill (anti pornografi dan porno aksi in Indonesian) – which draft had been diluted the first time it’s introduced in 2006 followoing some public outcry seems reemerge again now with stronger message: it will be passed. Hence, another outcry and protests especially from those whose interest might be distracted by this new law if realised. It gains support from parties that may get credit for the enactment of the bill.
This is Democracy
Under democratic system, any new law will only be made or old law be amended by lawmakers, those members of parliaments we call DPR (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat) whose membership earned because they are elected by the people in general election. A candidate with more votes will get elected since in democracy majority rules. As people voice ascend into a handful elites in the House of Representatives the “majority rules” still applies. And if the pornography bill would be passed meaning the majority of DPR members vote for it. Indeed, that’s the fact:
Although the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) have rejected the bill and ceased discussing it, the debate on a draft of the bill continues.
Having said that, it’s also a part of democratic system that disagreement should be accepted and even appreciated so far it’s not getting physical and causing chaotic problem.
Protest, rally and strong criticism through any means possible other than violent means should be heard and accomodated. What cannot be accepted if one makes one’s disagreement in a way that could hurt others.
Even if the draft is passed in the coming weeks, it’s not the end of the day for those who disagree with it. Another general election will take place in 2009. Make sure you don’t vote for those who support it. Democracy, says the Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, enables people to change leaders they don’t like and keep them whoever they like. Afterall, democracy is about rule by people.
The followings are the drafts of porn bill which has been through some changes from 2006, 2007 dan 2008. Download them in pdf and doc file. Some readers ask me the English version of the drafts, I haven’t found one. Let me know if you have a clue on a link to the English version or you may translate it yourself.
- RUU APP (Anti Pornografi Pornoaksi) FEBRUARI 2006
- RUU APP 2006 persandingan DPR DPD
- RUU Pornografi Agustus 2007
- RUU Pornografi September 2008 (final draft. Given the public outcry any further change cannot be ruled out, though)
I agree that porn bill will save Indonesia
I believe most men like pornography. But to be legally implemented, I don’t think so
Artikel and Sanseno…
I am wondering exactly what the Porn Bill is going to save Indonesia from?
Some enlightenment would be appreciated. It would seem that passing the bill will be easier than enforcing it and it hasn’t been that easy to pass and it is likely to be even harder to enforce.
i think this not good. because there are a lot of organization will be rejecting this.
I think that bill draft has come into private domain. Oe up atage to mono ideology asa like asa azas tunggal. It hink that draft should be rejected.
they think our nation is a Muslim nation?
look at America! their developing pornography as an income for their country. look Las Vegas, look Los Angeles.. they are rich city known as casino city.
but look our country! from what we can develop this country?
for our lovely country..
I’ll vote to reject this rules for now on..
Don’t be Hypocrates
Talking about the pornography issue must become long-long and never ending in our Indonesia socio-culture. You know Indonesia is religious society but you also know that there are many Indonesian people who still like pornography, including those common people and even elite politician.
I think the most fundamental issue is to protect our family member from pornograpphy.
setuju, tapi alangkah baiknya juga dibuat undang 2x biar batasannya jelas
The majority of parliament vote for anti-porn?
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Why, I thought some of them are voluntary pornstars
Well, I’m guessing doing something illegal turns them on more, so they’re trying to make those things they do on a regular basis illegal.
Anyway, I
love porn!think we should stop allowing people to create cheap distractions that prevent us from coming to terms with bigger problems. corruption, for example.