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On Acceptance of Fault and Admission of Hurting Truth

By Apolinario Villalobos

In blogging about attitude, there are instances in which I have to expose the negative aspect of my person that relate to what I am sharing. This is the best way I know to make me credible in what I write. I can’t blog about Duterte being foul-mouthed because he cusses a lot, without mentioning that I do the same, without denying, however, that I am making extra effort to control myself from being provoked. On the other hand, I know that nobody is excused from this fault…not even those who say “Oh, my God” which I find blasphemous. What I find funny is the effort of others to look sanitized, by using “OMG!” which makes them moronic because they pretend that God is not “All Knowing”, as He is Omnipresent.

My need to shout out what are in my mind, are misconstrued by some friends as unbecoming because I am supposed to be “educated”, a reason why I should employ restraint. But I am a blogger and as such, I would be an outright hypocrite if I keep on writing about faults without admitting that I have made similar regrettable acts. In doing so, I become the “mirror” of others as I am letting them know that they may have similar awful attitude. At my expense, I hope to open their eyes to let them know that they need to change. If they find me disgusting and realize at the same time that they are no different from me in some ways, they might change. Their advantage is that, they have no reason and need to open themselves up unlike me who must do such a thing for credibility’s sake due to my blogging. All they need to do are allow themselves to realize and admit their fault. Some may counter by saying that there are many ways to skin a cat, but I do not want to run around the bush. I want to get straight to the point that is why I prefer calling the spade a spade.

My being a “no holds barred” blogger has made many people uneasy…I know, because, while some are bold enough to make open comments about their feelings, others make use of the discreet email and facebook message outlets. I am grateful for their concern, but a sympathizing friend went further by echoing what I have been asking that those who do not want to read my “dreadful” and “unethical” blogs may just skip them as they will know by the title alone. That is the reason why I make the titles of sensitive issues long, as if they are the summary of the whole.

At this point, while I am thankful for many who have come to understand me, some have unfortunately become overly cautious in making comments. In this regard, I have already explained many times that comments about some of my blogs could be necessary for the benefit of viewers as what I share are only my own opinion, hence, presentation of other opinions, as long as they are relevant, could greatly enhance what I have initiated on various issues.

Finally, I find being too honest as some kind of an effort to unburden me of hypocrisy, but I do not want to set a trend, as I must admit that being brutally frank is not good to some extent.

Truth Cannot be Forced on Others

By Apolinario Villalobos

Yes, truth cannot be forced on others. What is true for one guy is not necessarily true for the other who does not think the same way as the former. And, this is how trouble develops among the peoples of the world who precisely do not think in the same way. When one firmly holds on to his principles and beliefs, differences are developed, and they create gaps in the relationship with others who think otherwise.

One sensitive area that easily breeds differences is religion. In this arena of differing beliefs, some groups even go to the extent of killing to assert their religion. One particular group, the Islamic, even makes use of a traditional belief, such as jihad, to purportedly save souls. In the past, those who constitute the leadership of the Catholic Church even resort to torture to force the truth into the minds of the supposedly unbelievers.

Another area is ideology in which the major players are communists and adherents of democracy. Pages of history in many countries that became victim to this struggle show gruesome results of the efforts exerted by both parties. This struggle continues until today, although got mellowed by co-operation for the sake of progress hinged on interdependent economies of the world.

Truth can only become what it should be if the targeted recipient will open his mind as a gesture of acceptance. Unfortunately, it does not always happen. While others can go to the extent of killing to force the truth he believes in, the latter on the other hand, would rather die than have his own truth be overruled by the one being forced into him.

The world practically floats on all kinds of “truths” as each earthling believes he is right. HOWEVER, this general belief does not give the “true and righteous” result, as shown by pockets of war that pockmark the earth. At the end, I can then say, that TRUTH IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT!...that’s as far as I am concerned.

Nothing’s Wrong with Democracy

…it’s the greed of man that spoiled it

By Apolinario Villalobos

Democracy as an ideology is ideal for people with progressive mentality, those who need liberty in exercising what is good, useful and fair for others. Democracy is free from suppression. Democracy is freedom. But some people blame it for their deprivation. Truth is, it is the excessive democracy that is wrong. Some people use it to exploit others. Some people become lazy because of it.

Democracy, properly observed propagates self-respect and opportunities. Abuse of democracy breeds other ideologies toward which, the exploited are pushed. Even the Creation was hinged on democracy. Man was given the free will to choose what is right or opt for his damnation. This righteous tradition has been carried on down generations, but the feebleness of man, made him use this freedom as an excuse to choose the wrong path which is the easiest to tread on.

Leaders of some democratic nations abuse democracy by exploiting the very people who are supposed to be protected by them. These leaders thought that the badge of democracy they wear after having been elected is their authority to abuse their constituents. Abuse of democracy is the reason why justice, if not delayed, is denied. It is also the abuse of this ultimate ideology that tips the balance of opportunity in favor of the already rich and those holding the reins of authority.

The greed of man has spoiled the essence of democracy.