By Jan Vicente B. Pekas
An action committed brings forth its own set of consequences. They are undeniable and unstoppable, we, the people who committed such action, must face them eventually. Good or bad, the side effects of what we do catches up with us no matter how far we run or how hard we cover our eyes.
Throughout my life my actions had given me consequences that ranged from a simple burn due to holding a hot kettle, and life threatening drowning due to my overflowing confidence. They have all given me lessons that had stockpiled over the years. I especially learned to diligently practice swimming. Because apart from going swimming, there are only so few holiday activities our families can afford.
Our actions, perhaps even inactions in the elections will also bring forth their own side effects. After countless people saying, “Vote wisely”, we will eventually know how wise the voters have been.
And just how much closer have we gotten to being a prosperous nation.
Through out my time in school and watching the news and browsing the internet, I have had to hear over and over again how rich other nations are. It was always Philippines being the butt of jokes. And even if our nation was being portrayed in a better light, success was only a potential, a big if.
Elections can always bring us closer to that promised land. Where the premium healthcare we hear so much about in the west can also be implemented here and we can produce more quality products with the words, “Made in the Philippines”. And our name would be in equal standing with that of our neighbors Japan, S. Korea, and China.
These were among the many imaginations for our country from my childhood and youth. Though I forget what brought over such currently audacious goals.
Come the results and the time after it, we will eventually see if leaders who have the same audacity to dream such goals have been elected or they will remain dreamers stuck in a nightmare.
Regardless of what is to come, we all will face the consequences together. Because its not like we have any choice. If we hit the bullseye on this one, then perhaps we can all sigh with relief. But if we are off the mark, then what is there to do but try again next time, and next time, and the next.
Till someone or everyone is pissed enough to break the torturous cycle at least.**
