17
The First Edsa revolution turned 17 today, and this afternoon I was able to watch a documentary about the so called People Power. When it happend I was turning 10, so basically I really don't give a damn bout the things thats happening around me. But seeing the said footages, made me think... It made me understand, that massacre could have happened, President Marcos could have ordered all the people annihilated. It was a scary thought.
I took part in People Power 2, but the two of them are very different. Yes, they have overthrown the leaders. But the first people power -- for me -- have danger, suspense, lots of drama and action. People were fighting not only for Freedom but for their Lives as well. Whereas, People Power 2, was more of opinionated gathering wherein there are singing and partying. Not too much drama, suspense and danger. People Power helped changed government. Sadly, they haven't changed the way of life of our people. The lives of the people were not alleviated. Very few people were able to improve their lives. Now, the year of 2003 -- there are still millions of Filipinos who are hungry, jobless, and homeless. Crimes are still rampant, corruption is still evident not only in the government but in the business sector too.
posted by jaded fool @ 5:42 PM
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