The reason so many people have their heads in the sand is that they are poor and uneducated. How is a 36 year old woman who has sold handy crafts for the past 20 years, and didn't finish primary school, supposed to stand up to her government.
If you plan to boycott Indonesia, then please add the following countries to your list:
China, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, India, THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA ....... and pretty much every other developing country. They all have notorious reputations for corruption, and human rights violations.
The majority of these people will never be able to afford the luxury of getting on an airplane, let alone a holiday in another country. Most of them do what ever they can to survive.
A big part of the problem is countries like the USA, UK, France and Australia, both now and in the past. Sucking other countries dry of their labor and natural resources.
This is a bit like an employee of Air New Zealand blaming an Ansett employee for the demise of Ansett.
It is the moral and ethical responsibilities to help our neighbours without teling them ho to run their lives. I commend the Aust Govt for it's commitment in East Timor, and more recently Aceh.
Have you ever thought of joining an human rights group which works in Indonesia. Instead of being negative, do positive things with your life.
And once again: What you say to your friends and family and on this mssage board is your business. But don't force your opinion on others.
A long metal tube hurtling through the air at 900 km/h is not the place to air your pesonal beliefs. You are their to look after your passengers. Bite your tongue and say "Coffee for you Sir?"