National elections — a national headache VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 05/02/2010

National elections — a national headache

VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 05/02/2010 There are so many questions and reservations. These are even compounded by many worries and fears. These are further aggravated by some panic and hysteria even. All these mental uncertainties and emotional anxieties come from the general public, the electorate in particular. On the other hand: Everything is 100 percent ready. Nothing is left to chance. The machines needed plus the men and women tasked to run them are ready and prepared. The voters have be told what to do. All these pieces of good news in turn are proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). But it is still good to note that all contradictory factors notwithstanding, that there are still some people who have their fingers merely crossed and who are simply hoping for the best. One thing is certain though: Between the extremes of election bliss and dread, there are much more Filipinos suffering from anxiety than those rejoicing in expectancy.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100502com6.html

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