Freedom fails<\/p>\n
When any ministry of religious affairs takes it upon itself to
\ncontrol the activities of business and the economy, and
\ninterferes in the normal secular routines of all the citizens of
\na democratic nation, then the people must take note.<\/p>\n
The discriminatory edict to close down discos during Ramadhan
\nbreaks a number of laws and regulations. It goes completely
\nagainst the concept of Pancasila. Literally, tens of thousands of
\nIndonesian citizens will be unemployed for five weeks. The
\neconomy will be further strangled for a large percentage of the
\nyear.<\/p>\n
The natural human rights of the citizenry and diminishing
\nnumbers of foreigners are being stomped on. The ministry should
\nbe legally, financially and ethically responsible for the
\nsuffering that is going to force upon the country. It could also
\nbe considered cruel and inhumane.<\/p>\n
A ruling such as this may be acceptable in small towns and
\nisolated communities, but to issue a decree in major capitals
\ngoes beyond the pale of justice and common sense. It is not the
\nsign of a mature government. The people have the right to make
\ntheir own decisions concerning their lives and livelihood. It's
\ncalled human rights.<\/p>\n
When a nation is controlled and restricted in this manner then
\nprogress and modernization is stymied and that nation must accept
\nthe fact that it will remain a Third World nation. Indonesia, at
\npresent, has enough trouble gaining interest and investment from
\noutside nations. What message is being sent to them now?<\/p>\n
For the last two years the governor of Jakarta has
\nhypocritically kowtowed to the terror tactics of a violent
\nfanatic faction, instead of ensuring the security and welfare of
\nthe greater population.<\/p>\n
BRIEN D.<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/freedom-fails-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }