Tommorow might not come, by then it will be to late

Francis speaks on May 20, 2009 0045 Hours.

Later we are going to debate a matter of Transcendental National Importance. LIBRT Naturalized Citizens should be eligible for all elective offices. Wow this is SOOO important to the nation. Come one people as if anyone would actually elect a naturalized Filipino even if they wanted to.

This is a country where knee-jerk nationalism is the name of the game. We beat our breasts in indigations when the Greek-English dictionary defined Filipina as Domestic helper. Yet we, as a people, are responsible for creating the conditions that force our people to become overseas Filipino workers. We scoff at those who speak in English, we brand them conyo and accuse them of colonial mentality. Then we are appalled that barristers flunk becuase of poor english comprehension. We turn a blind eye on the fact that one of our fastests growing industries in Manila is the so-called "Last Minute Coaching" for Nursing board exam takers. Have we forgotten that most of those Nurse aspirants will take those exams with dreams of nursing Americans, Canadians or Europeans?

I expect that people will applaud hollow paens to Nationalism and at the same time ignore the true spirit behind it. To be Nationalistic is to advocate the fulfillment of your Nation. To be Nationalistic is the burdened right of EVERY Filipino.

I should stop before I recite the Panatang Makabayan :))

This debate will be forced communication.

This debate will be the first step in the rough road that leads to the Stars. (Ad Astra Per Aspera)In altum vola the second time around (hopefully).

Be that as it may, Hayz, Ervin and I are tasked with advocating this motion.

We can not always choose who or what we must advocate. But we can always choose how zealously we advocate.

I am appealing to the Arellano Community to please pray for us. I know you all expect much of us. Know that we will do our uttermost to fulfill ur expectations. [And hopefully win ;)]

Whatever happens later is God's Will.

All I can hope for is that my deeds tommorow will be for
His greater glory.


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