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One People One Soul and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika

Indonesia's national motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika – Unity in Diversity and West Papua 's motto One People One Soul is a refelction of of the same image of tolerance and pluralist view on relationship among people within the country. In practice, however, sometimes reality is different from the idea of both mottos. Double standards persist public’s treatment against each other from different ethnic groups. Those who is power may abuse their power to treat other unfairly. If Indonesia wants to develop a truly democratic country, there is no doubt that sector of governance and also the people should start to practice the idea of being one people one soul, so they can really feel the essence of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.