Deputy Chief Justice: Court Decision for Those Not Benefited
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In any event, especially regarding the exploitation of natural resources, forestry, fisheries, many traditional communities feel marginalized rights. Therefore, the Constitutional Court in various decisions gave doing siding with those who are less advantaged in the process of exploitation of natural resources and forestry.

This was conveyed by Deputy Chief Justice Ahmad Sodiki as Keynote Speaker at the National Congress of Belief in God Almighty "Revitalization Belief in God Almighty, Indigenous Communities, and Traditions, Role for Character Development and National Identity" organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture, held at The Square Ballroom Surabaya, (25/11). The event lasted four days, was attended among others resource person from Lemhanas Governor Budi Susilo Supandji and Deputy Governor of East Java, Saifullah Yusuf.

According to Sodiki, exploitation must not marginalize the rights of traditional communities. Unfair indigenous hereditary residing in an area, even before birth independent state, just removed from their ancestral lands. "Actually, the Constitution is the protection of indigenous peoples so," said Sodiki. Even the customs and traditions of the communities most marginalized living in a state of ease and should get special treatment to obtain the same opportunities and benefits in order to achieve equality and justice.

These measures, said Sodiki, often called "affirmative action" to protect legalized strikes marginalization. However, that does not mean isolation or conservation causes indigenous communities and traditions behind a positive influence. "And they are part of the people of Indonesia as a whole, to be more politically aware, conscious state, so that special treatment should also meaningful empowerment. This means that the welfare and prosperity that include education, health, adequate food and clothing and shelter are the better enabling them better able to advocate for themselves from any adverse influences from outside their community," said Sodiki.

The more closed the gap, Sodiki explained, will feature public figure with an escape from the social conflicts that threaten national unity. The soul and character of the nation that emphasizes the nature of honesty, thrift, respect for time, tolerance, which is the basis of living together in Pancasila will seem real.

In addition to delivering protection and community traditions, Sodiki also argues that the constitutional basis has been guaranteed by the constitution. In fact, the belief in God Almighty is the nation’s first basic philosophy. We are a nation of various races, religions, beliefs and more so the interpretation of the trust will vary as well. "Therefore there must be a guarantee of the fulfillment of freedom of religion or belief as guaranteed citizens is equal before the law."

Sodiki in this occasion reminded that freedom is not limitless, but restricted the freedom of others. Human rights have been secured though, bright Sodiki, should still be seen from the eyes and the Indonesian State practice was an acceptable and fair. According to Sodiki, how important the role of the state here is. "If there is friction religious backgrounds and beliefs, the state must show that the security and public order remain secure," he explained.

The entry of foreign values over our lives, Sodiki advised that these values are filtered according to the value and culture of Indonesia. Furthermore, the era of globalization that dominated the economy, should not be measured solely-per capita income or percentage of economic growth. Sodiki states, in terms of public religiosity and noble values ° Based kinship, these meetings and consensus, should be maintained. "Our obligation as Para Penghayat including reliance on God Almighty for the active role, maintaining cultural despicable act very shy harm the nation," Sodiki remembers. (Miftakhul Huda/Yazid.tr)


Tuesday, November 27, 2012 | 18:17 WIB 211