That's the price of democracy.
Politicians and public servants must now realize that whatever they do, there's public scrutiny and public opinion. Sec. Mar Roxas and even President Aquino are being castigated on the seemingly VIP treatment of Janet Lim Napoles. People are wondering on the breaking of protocol on Napoles' surrender and the president's act to escort her to the Philippine National Police.
ZTE-NBN whistle-blower Jun Lozada aired his side and on behalf of the others who divulged scams. For him, the president is being unfair on his treatment towards them...
But that's their job, according to the DILG Secretary. He has to ensure the safety of Napoles and the president underscored this fact to him as well. Because what critique would be there if they won't do something and would lead to the harm of Janet? Roxas continued. Of course, that would also be the case when they got indifferent with the situation.
According to sociologists, there are persons in our society who could be considered as YACKERS. They would react on the situations and air their opinions directly. Out from these, the concerned will then answer back to justify their actions. Then, the two sides are presented in the open. The others on the sidelines who listened to both sides could then make a stand of their own. And that could be helpful in the development of a deeper understanding of the social issues and trends.
Feelings are touched; egos are either boosted or depleted; relationships are broken... there are even times when darkness lingers. But again, that's part of the democracy we have been enjoying too!
So what's the point?
There would be reaction without an action taken; no ricochet when a trigger was not pulled; no ripples without a stone thrown...
I am diabetic and also claustrophobic. I won't do something that could send me to a small room with iron grills with the media and others lingering outside waiting for a scoop.
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