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To Purge Terror, Indonesia Has to Get Tough

Our Correspondent
Jul 24, 2009
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We have heard it numerous times: Indonesia is a model for moderation and religious tolerance in the Islamic world. Indonesians want democracy and they support a modern, outward-looking secular government. The July 17 terrorist attacks on two Jakarta hotels were an outrage, but the business community and average Indonesians will move forward.

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