Four-corner fight
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
Realistically said, the boxing ring has four corners that keep but two boxers within the reach of one another for only one overall purpose, viz. For them to pound each other, to draw blood from one another and more desirable, to knock down one or the other as a demonstration of fighting acumen, pugilistic tactic and stamina. Figuratively noted however, there is now an ongoing four corner fight-match in full public view with no less than four principal protagonists in the boxing arena. Presenting the gladiators: One, the Office of the President of the Philippines and his kiabigan, kaklase at kabarilan. Two, the Chief of Justice of the Philippines and the justices of the Supreme Court (SC). Three, the past President of the Philippines and her admirers plus protectors. Four, the people of the Philippines, their common good and public welfare.
There is definitely something wrong with, and disturbing, about the latter picture. The Philippines as a whole is no less than four times involved in one and the same four cornered fight. It then becomes a moral impossibility for the Philippines to be the winner in the combat which can become sordid, cruel and ultimately mortal — whichever way the fight goes..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111129com7.html
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beg to disagree, archbishop. considering that the forces fighting each other are not exactly pro.people, it would possibly benefit the people somehow. tingnan ninyo nga at maganda ang naging hatol ng korte suprema. ibig kong sabihin, eh nanalo kahit papaano ang mga magsasaka ng hacienda luisita kahit na hindi ang konsepto ng SDO mismo ang tinira.
"One thing is already certain as of this writing: Presenting the big ultimate loser in the now on-going four corner fight — the People of the Philippines! What’s new?"
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