The President-Turkmenistan Discourages Computers on The Population,How Many Can U See?

 How many computers do you see on the President's desk?
Turkmenistan


 As you can see by the photo above, The President has...  
a large amount of computers on his desk, however, he is discouraging the use of computers but as you look at his desk I can see 6. The Presidents and Prime ministers of the largest world countries only have on their desks. This is the way his brain works. 'Let me have all the information and then I will spoon feed it to you'. He understands that computers open the eyes and brains of the population but it is not something you can shut down like a spigot. He seems to want to be the filter of the information but a President can not be both. Successful leaders from countries that were repressive in the past are able to have smart and active populations working for the good of the country.  They come up with inventions and make the computers download faster so that you only need one for all your work.

The population of Turkmenistan which I have very much respect for has become one of my main readers. This since a young Doctor had to disappear after he came out. I covered this story which was followed by many people around the world particularly the United States. And in return, this smart population is been following my media blog. The Doctor is back and so is family is back but the whole incident shows the unacceptance of Turkistan's own citizens for the people they are.

There will be awful prospects in the future for the general population, not finding jobs in a sector like agriculture which is no longer something that can sustain people's life. On the other hand, technology can. Being Gay or LGBT is not something you can tell unless they tell you, sometimes people are shocked that the Doctors and professional that the care of them are indeed gay.  And so what? People are people and you can not take away what makes up in their genes who they are. What is the government afraid of? Whatever gays they have they already have them! And more will keep on being born. This is nature and it happens in every nation.

Still, LGBT people are a minority and are impossible to be more than that because nature decided that millions of years ago. Check with any international zoo and they will tell you they have animals of the same sex bedding together. To be inhuman to people because of who they are and who they love is a sin in every religion. I studied the religions of the world in my years in the seminary and one thing is obvious in every category of people and is they followed certain commandments and ignore others. Not abusing mentally or bodily of any human being overpasses any other rule which might have been imposed at the time, hundreds of years ago. This is the 20th Millenium and people do not like to be treated like ignorant sheep directed by a Sheppard. God is given us a brain and independence as humans to make our own decisions live our lives which are very short in this world.

What government or people have the right to shorten our lives by imposing morals they themselves don't follow or morals that go against a human being? Being happy has nothing to do with being rich or poor but being ourselves, not the people someone else wants us to be.
"To err is human to avoid it is foolishness"
Adam Gonzalez
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Controlling what the population can be as a human being and what they can eat is a road to the precipice

Often seen with several laptops on his big office desk, it was a bit peculiar when the mercurial president of Turkmenistan called for his citizens to beware of the health hazards of spending too much time using modern gadgets.

"Because of the development of modern technology and information systems, many children and adolescents, as well as people of all ages, spend too much time on their computers, mobile phones, and tablets," Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov told parliament on February 11 in a speech shown on nationwide state news programs. 

"This leads to people being less physically active... Such a lifestyle negatively impacts the eyesight and causes people to gain weight and other health problems," the president warned.

The government and society as a whole have an urgent duty to address the problem, he added.

While Berdymukhammedov did make valid points about the health hazards associated with spending an excessive amount of time on modern technology, it's unclear if the president is actually concerned about his people's well-being or whether he intends to perhaps further restrict their access to the Internet.

Many Turkmen connect to the Internet using their mobile phones, but the government strictly controls access and blocks viewers from going to independent news sites and all the major social media sites, such as Facebook and VKontakte.


Berdymukhammedov said the government and society, in general, should encourage the country's young people to learn national sports and games as well as Turkmen traditions.

He urged lawmakers and government officials to "further expand" awareness campaigns among the youth about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and engaging in physical fitness and sports.

In power since 2006, Berdymukhammedov also emphasized the importance of educating children about Turkmen culture, art, language, and history.

A trained dentist, the authoritarian president often speaks about engaging in a healthy lifestyle and is frequently shown on state television lifting weights in a gym, cycling, or horse riding -- a luxury that most Turkmen cannot afford. Turkmenistan holds an annual special week of "health and happiness," with government officials ordering people to take part in compulsory exercise sessions and long walks.

The government has also taken measures to restrict smoking and the consumption of alcohol.

Turkmenistan has recently prohibited the use of mobile phones in schools and several parents have been fined after their children were found to be violating the ban.
Written by Farangis Najibullah based on reporting by RFE/RL's Turkmen Service

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