Photo Source: Tribun
Jakarta, June 3rd
2014
To:
Mr.
Joseph S. Blatter
President
of FIFA
In Zurich, Switzerland
Dear Sir,
I hope this letter
find you well.
My name is Shei from
Indonesia, a country with 250 million populations in which most of them are
fans of football like I do. I could not wait to enjoy the world cup this year.
I’m so excited!
However, I have some
concerns to share with you. The World Cup will happen at the same time with the
presidential election in our country on July 9 2014. As always, during
the election, our television will be dominated by tons of political campaigns.
Unfortunately, the TV networks that hold exclusive right to broadcast the World
Cup, TV-One and ANTV, are belong to a businessman who strongly support one of
the presidential candidate. We heard some rumors that he would use the World
Cup to conduct massive political campaign. And it's not fair.
I do concern to the
presidential election. I also have decided whom to vote, but, of course, it is
beyond that personal political right. I don’t care. What I care the most is, we
have swing voters here, mostly youths. So, can you imagine? How the election
rule would be violated here? There’s a media mogul whom would do anything to
success one particular candidate (which we only have two candidates here). So,
I hope, FIFA do concern to supervise things out here. I mean, the spirit of
“true competition” should be implemented well.
Football should be a
very fun yet competitive game. That’s why I love soccer. The spirit to keep on
the right track, keep on the rule, is what define a healthy game. I believe,
politic should be the same. If it’s not, why do they have such rules, right?
I believe you guys
have some rule so the legal broadcasting right not to be misused.
It would be great and
highly appreciated if you could take any necessary and possible action to
ensure that world cup broadcast would not be used as a political tool to gain voters. Remember the
spirit of a healthy game, sir :)
Bunch of thanks for
your kind consideration and help.
Have a lovely day!
Best regards,
[Shei Latiefah, Chairperson of
Sekarya Sobat Cinta Indonesia Foundation @SaveStreetChild ]
P.S:
The news regarding to this letter can be read at:
1) Kabar 24
2) Portal KBR
3) TribunNews
4) Yahoo Indonesia
1) Kabar 24
2) Portal KBR
3) TribunNews
4) Yahoo Indonesia
