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We asked: How much priority should Indonesia put on better funding and developing its athletes?

You replied:

Obviously much more that what we are willing to pay now. It is just unbelievable that a country as big as ours, with the world’s fourth largest population, cannot produce a large batch of sports champions.
Jurasdani

More important for our cash-strapped government is to provide adequate facilities and quality coaches.
Subandi, Tangerang

We asked: Would Sri Mulyani and Boediono’s ouster badly affect the country’s economy?

You replied:

If we get rid of those officials who are well known to be capable, honest, not corrupt and of high integrity and commitment to a clean government, I do not see any hope for the country.
Oyot Sawus, Jakarta

Maybe parliament members are eager to take the risk and see whether it will badly affect our economy? I hope they have more brains than we actually credit them with.
Anon

Online comments:

Indonesian Facebook lovers face adultery charges after East Java rendezvous

Another bad impact of Facebook. Facebookers need to be honest about their marital status and respect their marriages. Users should not rely exclusively on information provided by a “newly added friend.” While meeting face to face, accompanying family members or real friends are necessary.
Marpaungdarwin

Government aims to reduce Indonesia’s reliance on rice

Rice has been an Indonesian tradition for so long. If you want to diversify staples then look at the demographics too... the self-sustaining younger generation would be a good place to start.
Cinnamango