Things We Learned From The Storm
1. Elect the officials who can keep you alive.
Philippine life makes so much more sense to us in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. Elections really are a matter of life and death, and not just because the goons of the opposing parties are shooting at each other. Your choice of local government officials can literally keep you alive.
In this new era of catastrophic weather events, we need leaders who can save lives at the most basic level. Don’t judge candidates by their grand promises, their confident attitude, or their looks. Don’t choose them because one of their ancestors paid for the funeral of one of yours. Don’t choose them for their family names—after Yolanda, we should be especially wary of electing people just because we recognize their names. Don’t pick them for their showbiz connections or the hotness of their spouses. Judge them according to their ability to preserve your life and limb.
Here’s a slogan: Buhay muna bago kabuhayan. (Aanhin mo ang kabuhayan kung patay ka na?)
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November 28th, 2013 at 19:55
Thanks Jessica, this needs to be said out loud in clear no-nonsense words.
November 29th, 2013 at 23:45
I agree with oriames, Jessica. This needs to be said out loud and in Filipino. Especially points 1 to 4.