STARTING THEM EARLY
22 02 2008
My one year and six-month old daughter definitely has no idea what the words mean or how significant they have become in the light of Jun Lozada’s revelations. But when she comes of age, may these pictures remind her that her papa took a stand and chose not to be a fence sitter during one of the dark moments of the nation’s history.
Yes, the truth shall set us free. And as to when it shall set us free rests entirely on our sovereign right to hold accountable those who misuse and abuse the authority given them.
Frederick Douglass once said that the limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress. Do you really believe that Gloria Arroyo will step down when her supposed term expires in 2010? With scandal after scandal hounding her administration, I can only imagine the numerous criminal lawsuits waiting in line at the Office of the Ombudsman. It’s therefore a no-brainer that she will do whatever she can to stay in power beyond 2010.
The time to act is now. Never mind the Bishops. We can certainly discern right from wrong without their guidance. They can drown themselves with all the monetary donations from Malacañang.
Goodness! She’s grown — how time flies!
And she looks so alert! What a gal! Congratulations for a job well done, The Bystander… am so pleased you posted Candice’s recent photo, really pleased!
“Moderate the greed!” Looks indeed like age is never a hindrance to do what is right! Heh!