The month of April will soon come to an end. And the election day is fast approaching. By this time I'm quite certain on who to vote and on what grounds.
I'm an avid advocate of an honest and clean election. So far I have not witnessed one. But I still dare to hope that people will take a stand towards a principled leadership. For once we have the power, the power to choose the direction for our nation. Our country have been stripped off, time and again, of its dignity. Do not let the greedy take the chance to redeem what was stolen.
I will not vote for a person carrying just a name. In fact, I have not even heard these names prior to the election period. Well, yes, I've heard their surnames in the traditional-political-dynasty-way. But one could not hope for their realistic participation in the nation's affairs. Where were they when the country is haunted by the decade issue of hunger, unemployment, lack of social services, among others? I have no idea, maybe, hypothetically, they're living the normal course of their well-endowed lives while majority of the population sunk in the deep quagmire of poverty.
Instead, I will vote for a person with principles. I believe that a principled person will fight the battles of the vulnerable and disadvantaged. That person carries the interest of the poor and marginalized as his personal interest. I will vote for a person who represents the ordinary men and women of this country. For I believe that only those with the heart for the poor can genuinely ache from the struggles of the people. Only those who listens to the people can truly amplify their silenced voices. Only those capable of sacrifice can sincerely serve this country in all selflessness and integrity. Yes, I will vote for a principled person who is brave enough to take on all these battles.
I am not campaigning. I am simply encouraging every one of us to vote smart. Because once again, the future of our nation is in our hands.
