To His Practice of Better Judgment, We Say "Au Revior"

We Filipinos have the concept of "delikadesa." It so ingrained in our system that the term itself does not need explanation. Having this is a requisite for every functioning individual in society. It baffles me to actually see people who completely disregard their own sense fastidiousness. Simply put, "How can some people be so indifferent?"

As basic commodities skyrocket, we see ordinary people struggle to sustain their standard of living. Gas prices have tremendously increased, food products have become more expensive, the MRT and LRT are facing possible price hikes and several government institutions face tremendous budget deficit. These things are only some of the troubles that normal people face. As a leader of the whole country, how can you afford splurge on certain luxuries when the majority of your people are starving? To be concrete, why will you buy a sports car when most people are now complaining about the prices of their everyday commute?

As a public servants, our politicians should at least show their people that they are living simple and frugal lives. This is in order for them to show the people they lead that they are completely aware of their  situation. Doing the opposite will not only show their utter disregard for the masses' situation, it will also emphasize on the widening gap between the rich and the poor.

Perhaps it is sufficient to say that our leader has once again failed to practice better judgement. The thought of him being either aware or unaware of the probable effects of his actions amuses and troubles me at the same time. As a leader of an emerging economy, who can he manage to make terrible decisions consecutively? What was running through his mind when he made the purchase of his sports car public? That it would be accepted by the people? Is he too confident to think that the people will not take it negatively? That perhaps, by virtue of "moral ascendancy", no negative reactions will come his way? Quite frankly, his new sports car will not be big enough to fit his continuously growing ego.

So much for taking the "Matuwid na daan".