“Batak Philosophy: Daring Even When Wrong—All the More When Right.”!

Investigative Poetry and the Moral Resistance of Rismon Sianipar
By: Junaidi Nasugtion – For UngkapKriminal.com

In a viral video, activist and public figure Rismon Sianipar made a striking statement:

“Many people die in the bathroom. Why don’t we die defending the truth?”
“Batak people are known to die because they defend what is right!”

Rismon Sianipar is not merely a local voice. He represents the conscience of a people who refuse to bow before systemic fear. His words ignite reflection and demand a deeper investigation into the silencing of critical voices in this nation.

The statement was recorded in North Sumatra, May 2025, and spread rapidly through alternative media platforms.

His message is not merely criticism, but a moral slap to a generation too willing to compromise justice. In this digital democracy plagued by artificial fears and threats of censorship, Rismon proclaims that courage is the noblest expression of human dignity.

This piece employs a journalistic-satirical-literary approach. The redaction team collaborates with civil liberty experts and legal scholars to explore both the poetic and political power of such a voice.

Investigative Poem: “Why Don’t We Die Defending the Truth?”

By Junaidi Nasution – Protected under Indonesian Copyright Law and International Human Rights

1. Bathroom and Silence

People die in bathrooms—
without prayer,
without bidding truth goodbye.
Yet silence dies long before the body.

2. Rismon Asks

“Why don’t we die defending the truth?”
The voice is no threat,
but the last call to faith,
to hearts too afraid to be free.

3. Batak and Truth

They say: Batak men are brave—
not because they shout,
but because they refuse to be silenced.
Among projects and positions,
blood still dares not be sold.

4. Dialogue of Conscience

—”Aren’t you afraid?”
—”Fear is not part of faith.”
—”But they can kill you.”
—”Those who fear death,
have already died before being killed.”

Expert Analysis and Legal Perspective

Dr. Marwan Siregar, Constitutional Law expert, University of Indonesia:

“Such statements should be seen as a form of free expression guaranteed by the constitution—not subversion.”

Dr. Rika Hutapea, Human Rights Scholar, Geneva Institute:

“Freedom of speech is protected under Article 19 of the UDHR and the ICCPR. Rismon’s voice is a legal right, not a threat.”

Legal Grounds

Article 28E(3), Indonesian Constitution (1945):
“Everyone shall have the right to the freedom to associate, to assemble and to express opinions.”

Law No. 39/1999 on Human Rights (Indonesia):

Article 23: “Everyone shall be free to express their opinions in public.”

Article 19, UDHR and ICCPR:

“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression…”

Copyright Protection of Literary Work

This poem and its accompanying narrative are the intellectual property of Junaidi Nasution, protected by:

Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright (Indonesia)

Article 9(1): Exclusive rights to publish and reproduce

Article 113-114: Violations are subject to criminal and civil penalties

WIPO and Berne Convention for international protection

Editorial Note – Precision, Courage, and Dignity

At UngkapKriminal.com, we believe truth-telling is sacred. Investigative poetry is not just art—it’s a journalistic resistance. Rismon Sianipar’s voice is not dangerous; silencing it is.

In a world rushing toward noise and power, we choose clarity and conscience.

Qur’anic and Hadith Closure: Justice Above Fear

“And say the truth, even if it is bitter.”
(Hadith – Ahmad)

“O you who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even against yourselves…”
(Qur’an, An-Nisa: 135)

Meaning:
Islam mandates truth even if it hurts. Courage to defend what is right is the noblest form of jihad. To remain silent in the face of injustice is betrayal.

Through poetry, we rise.
Through truth, we endure.
Through courage, we survive.