debates.

2 weeks ago we were told to do a debate in out class and have been told to make a resume. So, here is my analysis, thoughts, and resume of all of those debates that has been presented!

 Group Topic: Should the Government Nationalize Freeport?

Pro:

The supporting side said that the government will have a huge control over the people working there and states that in fact Freeport is kind of failing right now so it's time to take it over.

Contra:

The opposing side said that Indonesia is not ready yet, doesn't have enough resources to nationalize Freeport fully and work it without help from other countr(ies).

My opinion:

I think Indonesia can take over Freeport, but it will definitely takes time to fully prepare Indonesia so Indonesia can fully nationalize Freeport and utilize it fully and properly.

2nd Group Topic: The Price of Eggs is Raising Because of Idul Fitri

Pro:

The supporting side said that it is normal because there is the economic law of offers and demands. And, they need profit too. As demand is always increasing at that time of the year, it's normal to have egg prices increasing.

Contra:

The opposing side said that it is not friendly for people who are in not good economic condition. Idul Fitri is supposed to be the time where they enjoy a little bit of luxury, but with the egg prices increasing it might not be so easy to get. Restaurants can't make enough money too if they don't charge higher prices.

My opinion:

I think we can’t help it if we have to raise the prices of eggs because there are needs and laws that needs to be fulfilled although the raising prices also gives hardships to some part of society. To prepare for it we can save money.

3rd Group Topic: Economic Growth After 1998

Pro:

The supporting side said that after 1999, we started to see the increasing of GDP, HDI, Poverty, and an improvement in democracy as people started to choose the Government again instead of being chosen by MPR.

Contra:

The opposing side said that before 1999 the society was better, so it's kind of downgrading now. Dollar value still increases, and a lot of corruption still happens. Prices were lower too at that time of year.

My opinion:

I think that Indonesia were ahead of other ASEAN countries at that time of year, that’s why the proces were so low. I also Indonesia are pretty good in terms of prices because we are still able to compete with other countries.

4th Group Topic: Zoning Policy that Collides with Our Country's Fundamentals

Pro:

The supporting side said that a lot of students are too far away from their school and the zoning policy will provide better infrastructures for every school and delete the criticism that the division between high-quality schools and low-quality schools are really visible currently. This is recognized by the results of the National Exam, where grades in Java are way more superior than other islands.

Contra:

The opposing side said that even though students will be closer to school, they will still use their own transportation which still increases traffic jam and pollution. It also destroys the potential of smart kids who doesn't live close enough so they are not able to join the "favorite" schools. This also degrades the quality of the more reputable schools.

My opinion:

I can’t say that I disagree or agree with the zoning policy because truth be told, the zoning policy both have its advantages and disadvantages on its own. But I do think that people’s choices are more limited due to the zoning policy, but students can overcome it by studying more harder to get into their ‘favourite’ school or studying more harder in their new school because someone’s success is not determined by their school.

5th Group Topic: Illegal mining in aceh

Pro:

The supporting side said that illegal mining in aceh happen because it is the only one of their job and no more job vacancy. If the government want to blocked the mining they should give/ provide the job vacancy.

Contra:

The opposing side said that the illegal mining is very dangerous for the people who did it because they didn’t have any safe equipment so they have to risk their own life. Beside it the mining is very dangerous for the environment.

My opinion :
I think the government can provide more job choices that the minority people or the people that is not too lucky in the department of economy could get into. The government can also provide cheaper education cost so people from anywhere can get proper education to get proper jobs, not a job that is easy to get, or we can say, illegal jobs. By providing it, I think people will not resort to illegal choices anymore  and they can fully abandon illegal mining.