Talk of the Town: Prevalence of political clans

Comments on “Prevalence of political clans,” (Editorial, 10/08/24) via https://opinion.inquirer.net:

Last March, our Supreme Court was petitioned to order Congress to pass anti-dynasty legislation. However, our gods in Padre Faura are still waiting for the petition to become moot and academic again, as is customary. We are tired of this circus; our people prefer the theatrics of our traditional politicians dancing, singing, and carrying babies over their political platforms, if any.

Toots

Delicadeza is not in politicians’ vocabulary. What is? Brazenness.

mario favila

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Lawmakers will not clip what they are now able to do legally even if not proper and ethical. Do not expect them to enact laws that will hinder their legal yet self-serving agenda by enacting a law that limits political dynasty, a law that requires appropriate credentials for candidates, i.e. educational and experiential background for public executives, lawmakers, and provincial executives, a law the controls the huge pork barrel funds. Ping Lacson not taking his pork and Leni Robredo accounting for every peso she spent from the public funds in her OVP are notable exceptions and good examples. This is not happening unless the vast majority of lawmakers have the moral intent and fortitude to enact something ethically right and only with the public interest in mind! A legislation allowing term extension has a bigger chance than the above-mentioned laws. The political credo in the PH for many politicians is always “Moderate your greed!”, not to”Avoid greed in all its forms” (Lk 12.15) as advised by Jesus Christ. This is why the PH will always remain a third world country.

JoseMaria de Manila