May 2010 Election. Are we still safe?
By maronva
@maronva (15)
Philippines
May 9, 2010 9:01pm CST
May 2010 election is today. Are we really still safe? Vote buying is everywhere. I want to be very honest with you, I received Php 500.00 today just for my vote. In my conscience, even if without this money my vote is for this candidate. What do you think, should I return this?
1 response
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
10 May 10
hi maronva,
Oh no. I don't want to misjudge you or anything but I guess we should all vote for our country's change and future. Letting someone pay you for your right to vote is unethical and unjust. Vote buying is evident in every part of our country, we all know the result of such thing, it could lead us to a more worse governance. I think it is better not to accept it in the first place since 500 pesos could be gone in just a minute but the leaders that will serve our country will remain for along time and that we don't know if they will properly and ethically serve our country for its full benefit. It is nice that you have recognized your mistake, I just hope you don't vote for a candidate that buy someone's vote.
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
10 May 10
Oh... I think you should! I was just puzzled why that certain candidate give-out money...LOL...since, you'll be voting for that said candidate anyway.
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
10 May 10
And hey...welcome to mylot! I see you are kind of new in here!