Assumptions for May 2010 polls VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 03/07/2010

Assumptions for May 2010 polls VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 03/07/2010 All assumptions are false!” This is an often invoked expression precisely because it is obvious. What is real, actual or factual needs no assumption at all on account of its given objective truth.  Assumptions wherefore are merely forwarded — as non-existent bridges — in order for a thinking process to move on. The following are no less than impressive assumptions which are somehow wild but worth making — in conjunction with the forthcoming fully automated local and national elections: Assuming that all of the thousands of PCOS machines would function perfectly, without any mechanical problem or technical trouble of any kind, notwithstanding the lack of due knowledge on the part of many voters plus their mishandling of the ballots for one reason or another.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/commentary/20100307com7.html

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