REVOLUTION: A WAY TO PHILIPPINE PROSPERITY

Our country is facing several problems and obstacles. It has been struggling against numerous political issues and conflicts. We are below poverty line, and the ones responsible for all of these are those living comfortably and luxuriously.

Corruption is rampant, crime rates rose even higher, our peso is struggling to compete against the dollar, and economic burden is getting heavier. Once again our government has failed us. Is this the prosperity that our dear president has promised us? Are we living the way our heroes wanted us to live- our heroes who fought for our freedom and for the welfare of the Filipino people? How ironic it is that we are under the colony of our fellow Filipinos. What is the use of democracy, if it is not being practiced? Are we not living in a republican country? This country should be for the people, of the people and by the people.

Our political leaders today are even worse than lowly diapers that are full of shit. They do not serve with principle and creed but with simple greed. Everyone is hungry for power, fame, and money. And some are fully intoxicated with what they have and seem to be forgetting their role in our country.

Will revolution make a change? Will it be a good wake up call to our government which is currently fast asleep and ignoring the dismal status of our country? Are we ready to gamble? Is revolution an option to attain success?

Choosing revolution as an option might be a good idea because it has already been tested by other countries like Germany, which are now prospering. But will revolution really be an assurance for a better Philippines? Revolution is political suicide. Do we still need to shed blood in order to make a change? We have everything to lose and it is a fact the Philippines is not ready to risk millions of lives just to support an uncertain success. Vietnam, similar to Philippines and also a member of the 3^rd world also faced similar problems and came up with a realization that revolution has never been a good option. Vietnam currently is rising against all odds and facing the consequences of revolution. Philippine revolution when pursued may result to series of conflicts, worsening political system, heavier burdens and political instability.

The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. Impossible is nothing to the Filipinos. We Pinoys have already been tried and tested, fought against the Spaniards with only bolos in our bare hands but our heart full of tanks filled with courage, guns loaded with determination and cannons all loaded with hope to succeed, ready to defend and fight for what was right. What we are facing today is not a matter of destiny, but a matter of choice. Every decision we make is a path to take and a chance to make history. The future depends on what we do today.

Unity and government effectiveness is what we lack; hence they should be acted upon. Unity should start within us. Our government should try to empathize with the majority and be one with the masses. Every step they take should be explained thoroughly so as no to leave the majority ignorant and to prevent misunderstanding that may lead to discontent and mistrust that could worsen the situation.

The people should also think deeply first before rampaging on streets and shouting out their demands. They should try to understand that satisfying their needs does not come with a snap of a finger; requests undergo due process before being granted. When unity is attained, government effectiveness follows and thus achieving progress. Brilliant projects and proper efforts aimed toward clearing the status of the country would surely not be far behind.