tUrMoiL: a cRiTiCiSm
A government should work for its citizens. Its primary responsibility is to ensure the welfare of its constituents. Any affair a government would be involved in would have an effect on the people they govern. Thus, a government should be capable and credible in managing the intricacies of governance like providing security and livelihood. As such, a government who can wield their authority and power effectively is assured of unwavering support from the people they serve. The people would manifest love for their life, their countrymen, and their government.
But in the Philippines now, go out and ask a person on the streets what they value most and they would probably answer that they want a good life for their families. BY this, they mean a stable life (which could be translated into having three-meals daily at the very least), and a future for their children. With the present state of governance in the country, a layman would ask and desire only things for his own and never about the government. Though there are still who believe in the strength of the government to rule things in the country , many have given faith on their own ways instead of on the government meeting their needs. Needless to say, the government has taken care of (petty) squabbles instead of prioritizing its constituents' concerns which has led to a serious power struggle for a few, and political apathy and frustration for many. But more than it being a cause of low political effficacy, the present political situation is a result of years, even decades, of jostling for position of different groups and individuals in the government to protect and advance nothing but only political interests. All under the cloak of nationality and service.
The elderly would say, in a tone fearful and hopeful, overwhelmingly confident, yet suspect, perhaps really confused, that they are fortunate to have experienced this turmoil while they are already old. At least, they say, their years are numbered so they would only just sufffer for a short time. But they ask, what about the children? What about those of still simple mind and heart? The young ones who would probably live at least 50 more years (oh yes, i hope!)? How would they face the present volatile socio-political environment the Philippines has for them? They are without a sturdy foundation to live. No livelihood and worse no education. The most essential thing that the government could have given them is instead neglected. Their future is written not on paper, not on something permanent, not on something accepted in legal transactions, but on old and tattered plywood, rusty g.i. sheets and scrap; the very things that make up their present homes, just like their future, are flimsy and scrawny. One strong wind and their lives would end up in shambles. They write with rocks, cement as canvass, everything can easily be erased, can easily be forgotten. A future built on these will easily wilt away, all because their leaders are engrossed in bringing down political adversaries.
[a product of awareness; c'mon people let's all watch the news, and be involved!]
But in the Philippines now, go out and ask a person on the streets what they value most and they would probably answer that they want a good life for their families. BY this, they mean a stable life (which could be translated into having three-meals daily at the very least), and a future for their children. With the present state of governance in the country, a layman would ask and desire only things for his own and never about the government. Though there are still who believe in the strength of the government to rule things in the country , many have given faith on their own ways instead of on the government meeting their needs. Needless to say, the government has taken care of (petty) squabbles instead of prioritizing its constituents' concerns which has led to a serious power struggle for a few, and political apathy and frustration for many. But more than it being a cause of low political effficacy, the present political situation is a result of years, even decades, of jostling for position of different groups and individuals in the government to protect and advance nothing but only political interests. All under the cloak of nationality and service.
The elderly would say, in a tone fearful and hopeful, overwhelmingly confident, yet suspect, perhaps really confused, that they are fortunate to have experienced this turmoil while they are already old. At least, they say, their years are numbered so they would only just sufffer for a short time. But they ask, what about the children? What about those of still simple mind and heart? The young ones who would probably live at least 50 more years (oh yes, i hope!)? How would they face the present volatile socio-political environment the Philippines has for them? They are without a sturdy foundation to live. No livelihood and worse no education. The most essential thing that the government could have given them is instead neglected. Their future is written not on paper, not on something permanent, not on something accepted in legal transactions, but on old and tattered plywood, rusty g.i. sheets and scrap; the very things that make up their present homes, just like their future, are flimsy and scrawny. One strong wind and their lives would end up in shambles. They write with rocks, cement as canvass, everything can easily be erased, can easily be forgotten. A future built on these will easily wilt away, all because their leaders are engrossed in bringing down political adversaries.
[a product of awareness; c'mon people let's all watch the news, and be involved!]
posted by bujoy @ 5:44 AM
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