Pitiful Comelec VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 05/06/2010

Pitiful Comelec

VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 05/06/2010 It is a matter of record that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) was already a big mess in itself during the 2004 national elections — under the over-all “Hello Garci.” Not far from the 2010 national elections, Comelec seems to be again in one huge messy situation. The key individuals in the commission have been long singing the same tunes — to the effect that “everything is on time and in place.” “We are 100 percent ready.” “There can be no such thing as failure of elections.” And similar endearing songs. Needless to say, Malacañang is distinctly all calm on the matter and all quiet about a hundred and one serious reservations not only on the capacity but also about the dependability of the Comelec to conduct honest, orderly, peaceful and credible elections.  The public in general, however, whose distrust in Malacañang is as low as low can be, has been for some time now harboring serious doubts, if not real anger, having grave anxiety, if not downright fear about Comelec 2010 act and agenda. There are even some naughty individuals who say that a “Hello Melo?” can be in the offing.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100506com5.html

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