Legal Literacy- Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia (RI), social media is enlivened by a unique phenomenon: the raising of the flagJolly RogerThe Straw Hat Pirates from the popular anime series,One Piece. This flag is raised by some people in various regions of Indonesia, often side by side with the Sang Saka Merah Putih.One Piece, a legendary work by Eiichiro Oda, tells the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew's adventures in search of freedom and treasureOne Piece. Their flag is not just a pirate symbol, but a symbol of resistance against the tyrannical World Government, symbolizing freedom, unity and solidarity.

Pros and Cons Among State Officials

This phenomenon has sparked debate. A number of state officials consider it a violation of the law and an attempt to divide the nation. One of them, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, stated that this movement "is suspected of aiming to divide the unity and integrity of the nation." However, a different view came from Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto. He sees it as part of the creativity and expression of citizens. "In my opinion, in a democratic country, expression is natural, as long as it does not conflict with the constitution," he said in Mataram, Saturday (2/8/2025), quoted from Antara.