Comments on: Can Somebody Take Kartini’s Punishment? http://www.themicahmandate.org/2009/08/can-somebody-take-kartinis-punishment/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:36:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Bob Kee http://www.themicahmandate.org/2009/08/can-somebody-take-kartinis-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Bob Kee Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:56:58 +0000 http://www.themicahmandate.org/?p=2066#comment-350 Personally I feel that in a plural society like ours, it is impractical and unrealistic to expect that a set of customs and laws that theoretically only has jurisdiction over a particular community will not impact the larger community as a whole. One notable case in point would be the restriction of usage on certain phrases that has the authority of law via the various Syariah enactments but directly impacts other communities like Christians and Sikhs. The challenge would be for us to find a workable solution to be able to discuss and debate such matters without fear of further persecution and / or harassment. OTOH, you did give very good food for thought with your analogy. Would someone take Kartini's punishment on her behalf? And would such an act absolve Kartini of the offence in the eyes of the law? Personally I feel that in a plural society like ours, it is impractical and unrealistic to expect that a set of customs and laws that theoretically only has jurisdiction over a particular community will not impact the larger community as a whole.

One notable case in point would be the restriction of usage on certain phrases that has the authority of law via the various Syariah enactments but directly impacts other communities like Christians and Sikhs.

The challenge would be for us to find a workable solution to be able to discuss and debate such matters without fear of further persecution and / or harassment.

OTOH, you did give very good food for thought with your analogy. Would someone take Kartini’s punishment on her behalf? And would such an act absolve Kartini of the offence in the eyes of the law?

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