Corruption and Life
By subterfuge54
@subterfuge54 (207)
Philippines
July 14, 2010 10:25pm CST
Ideally we'd say no to corruption. But what if life push us to the limits, what should be done? Let's take this scenario. You work in Bureau of Internal Revenue, collecting taxes. Normally, you would not give in to those people who pay you off for them not pay the right taxes. You even see to it that they get what deserve. But here comes a time when your one and only precious daughter gets leukemia, stage 4. She's a bright and loving kid with lots of hopes and dreams.
Would you give in to the temptation then?
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4 responses
@carpediem17 (1315)
• Singapore
15 Jul 10
It would be silly to 'give in' as one mistake will lead to another and the small mistake becomes a much bigger problem. Probably will be a matter of time before one is found out and one has to live with this shadow for life(?).
You will know that it is better to seek help financially from elsewhere such as paying by instalments, take up 2 jobs and be happy with the family and daughter.
@subterfuge54 (207)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Making those suggestions may help your daughter survive for at least a year or so. But what if you don't have anything left? You've done all that and still it isn't enough. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. :D
@carpediem17 (1315)
• Singapore
15 Jul 10
hi subterfuge54, the daughter's need for a cure may be better publicised in the newspaper for donors for bone marrow etc.
Money can be raised elsewhere to facilitate the transplant if need be.
Money obtained illegally is not an option especially when one is caught and remanded in jail.
@subterfuge54 (207)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
I completely agree with you. You will be utterly hopeless if you get in the jail. There are many things you can do if you really want to live up with our values and principles in life and there are many excuses if you don't. Thank you.
@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Actually, corruption does not only deal with money. We could even be corrupt in little ways. Like for example when you were a kid and let's say you have a younger brother, you order him to do all the chores in your house even if your mom told you to do it yourself. That's already corruption there. So I think it's not a question of saying no to corruption when we're already doing it in our own ways. But to answer your question, no I will normally refuse bribery since it's against my belief but yes I will do it for the sake of my kid. =)
@subterfuge54 (207)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Wow! I didn't think we have really done corruption that way. I was just only thinking on a big scale. And I guess big things comes after doing the small ones. Also, the love that we had to others can sometimes drive us to things we shouldn't do otherwise. I admire your love for your kid. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. :D
@peavey (16936)
• United States
15 Jul 10
No. There is no guarantee that your daughter would live no matter how much money you used on it and you'd have to live with it the rest of your life.
If you see yourself as her only hope, you will be tempted to do a lot of things, but no one person is another person's only hope.
As a Christian, I would pray and I would believe that God would intervene.
@subterfuge54 (207)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Human as we are, sometime we do forget to hold on. At times, the problem is just too big that all you could see is hopelessness. Thank you for reminding me that. :D
@k1virus1978 (543)
• Singapore
15 Jul 10
Corruption is not seen anywhere in some big country, actually you may not seen it with your own eyes. Unless you have seen it yourself.
@subterfuge54 (207)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Yes, of course. Corruption is a subtle one. The situation that I have mentioned is an example of that corruption. I've seen that happen but I just made up that daughter part. Thanks for the thoughts. :D
