However, be that as it may. I have this to say: We as individuals, and as Filipinos, by birthright and as protected by the very same constitution we wish to preserve, are free to express ourselves in matters that concern us as a nation. However we express it, be it by shouting endlessly into a megaphone, be it running all day carrying a protest placard, or be it actively blogging about our sentiments is a choice that each of us is free to make, so long as we do not encumber on somebody else's right. So I guess, it's all about tolerance and respect.

About the politicians naman na puro pambobola na lang ang ginagawa at tayo namang mga mamamayan e nagbubulag-bulagan, nakakalungkot isipin na totoong-totoo yan. Madaling mauto, yes. Makapal ang mukha ng mga pulitiko, yes. I guess we are all well aware of that fact and I commend you for pointing that out yet again. It only means you care enough to mention it, and that means a lot — why? Kasi most of us who are aware of it, are too apathethic to even spare a thought and linger awhile in such a discussion. Nakakapagod naman kasi talaga. It's a vicious cycle we seem to have been doomed to go through for all eternity. And the answer to that problem is precisely what you have pointed-out — "Dahil ang pagbabago ay dapat magsimula sa ating sarili." Short and sweet. Crisp and clear. Nothing wrong with being forgiving — it is even a trait worthy of sainthood. But, like I always say "let's forgive, but let us never forget" because the lessons we learn as more important than the problems we eternally face.

Change is gonna come, that's for sure — for that is inevitable and the only thing that remains constant. But what kind of change will it be? Will it be for the better or for the worse? That is the eternal question. And you, my friend, as well as I, know the answer.