all the campaigning has hit a fever pitch. There are a few things about our
country’s electoral process that really bug me though…
First, why are congressional representatives from party list
groups limited to only three from each group? Wouldn’t it make sense to have
more representatives from party list groups instead of sorting through all of
the traditional politicians who insist on deceiving us, covering their lies and
anti-people track records with catchy slogans and jingles? In my humble
opinion, I think we would benefit more from party list representatives (the
good ones at least) who have concrete platforms, programs and plans coz then we
know that they would be working for the masses and aren’t out to fill their
pockets with ill-gotten wealth. [I’m looking at all you Trapos out there!]
Second, why don’t we have a law banning political candidates
from using money coming from their own pockets to fund their campaign costs?
Isn’t it more feasible to force aspiring politicians to look for outside
financial help instead of allowing them to spend their own money? That way,
they have one less reason to justify their pilfering ways once they’re sworn
into office. [I’m still looking at all you Trapos out there!] I know this
probably won’t stop them from stealing and cheating anyway but at least this
will equal the playing field just a little more, giving the a small amount of
leverage to not-so-rich hopefuls.
Third, and I’m defending the environment this time, why
haven’t incumbent officials banned the use of too much, if not all posters
(such a waste of paper! Huhuhu), most of which are pasted everywhere. They’re
not only wasting the lives of all the trees that were cut down to make all the
paper used for their stupid posters, they’re also littering the streets with
these eyesores! I hate seeing dirty walls and I’m sorry to say their faces mar
the relatively clean (loosely used) facades on our streets. Why don’t they use
banners, which they could hang on street corners or wherever, as long as
they’re not on each and every one? We get it -- they’re running for office.
They don’t have to inundate us with all these pathetic attempts to ingratiate
themselves with us. A smattering of banners would be enough. At least you can
recycle banners. Paper posters, once pasted on the walls, can no longer be used
again. What a waste! Not to mention really hideous!
I’ve already forgotten exactly how the whole system works
coz it’s been ages since we studied that in my major political science subjects
but I honestly think we could do something to improve it. Don’t even get me
started on all the cheating, vote buying, killing-sprees, harassments, bullying
and other major offense these Trapos do. I don’t have enough time and I really
don’t have the patience to discuss all of that. It just gets me all riled up
and it’s just not worth all the drama. Needless to say, most of us are aware of
what these Trapos are up to and I hope we’re responsible enough to share this
knowledge with those who are less informed. Good luck to those candidates who
are seriously out to serve the country and our people. I hope you will prevail.
To the rest whose intentions are less than commendable (understatement!), I
hope you’ll find yourself at the bottom of the barrel come election day. I urge
all voters to choose your bets wisely. Do your research and then trust your
instincts. I have faith in your discerning ability. Heaven help all of us if we
fail to live up to our full potential as responsible voters. We might all end
up in the dump if that happens. It stinks in the dump! That’s all I’m saying!
But I guess you already know that.
