Conflict of interest

Lawmakers of the House of Representative in my country is best known for their unsatisfying work rather than the achievement they do. Improper policy legalized by them are proof of their incapability. Poor citizen become their sacrificial pawn for their egoism. Abundant of issues regarding corruption embedded in the House of Representatives makes bad reputation for lawmakers. Working as a lawmaker of the House of Representative become something that should not be said proudly. This makes people think twice to direct their children to be a lawmaker someday.

Analyzing the source of this catastrophe, it came to a conclusion that conflict of interest become the beginning of this situation. Based on a Latin phrase, man as a social creatures can also be homo homini lupus or "a wolf to his fellow" which means preying other man by emphasizing their ego. Their ego creates collateral damage to people around him and sometimes devastating the life of his friend. Conflict of interest not only in the House of Representative but also in daily life makes not harmony atmosphere. Then, it's not surprising that lawmakers of the House of Representative often ratify inappropriate policy due to conflict of interest.

When I was still in high school, I got an advice from my teacher that everything start from small step. Synchronizing this advice with recent condition, it can be concluded that uncontrolled egoism in every aspect of life happen if we nurture this behavior from young ages. Emphasizing an aspiration from certain group of people in discussion due to their prominence is one small step converting ourselves to be homo homini lupus. Their desire must be fulfilled even if that means they must steal other's rights.

Early education of character building, especially in elementary school must be applied in order to prevent bigger consequences. Character building not only building every individual character, but also sharpen their awareness of inappropriate manner of others in their environment. This awareness sparks their initiative to direct their environment to become an idealistic environment. Harmony will come automatically when a comfortable environment for all people are reached.