The word corruption is always associated to politicians.
But we always overlooked that we ourselves are also a reflection of what the corrupt leaders are doing. We just like to play the blame game. We ourselves are also guilty of corruption.
The word corrupt according to Answers.com:
adj.
- Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved.
- Venal; dishonest: a corrupt mayor.
In my opinion, if you do the following, you are doing corruption to the
1. Buying Pirated CDs. Have you bought pirated CDs, fake software and all things fake inside a disk or DVD. It is called Intellectual Property Rights infringement. In simple terms, it is stealing other people’s intellectual product.
A musician worked his butt off, only for his CDs being pirated and bought by ignorant buyers.
2. Purchasing Fake products. You call me radical, stupid or just plain weird, but I don’t buy pant or t-shirts with a fake product name. Yes, I don’t buy those items found in Tutuban or Baclaran. Fake Ralph Lauren or fake Adidas or Nike is a big NO for me.
3. Dishonest partner. Are you dishonest to your girlfriend or wife or husband or boyfriend? Been playing around with your relationship? Then chances are you are a corrupt citizen yourself.
4. A burden to street sweepers. Are you the person who has the habit of just throwing your cigarette butts or candy wrappers just about anywhere? You’re making your surroundings dirty and it’s just another thing for corruption. You may have a clean house or room, but you’re a burden to other people. Isn’t a typical corrupt politician like that?
So wah cha think?
May 5th, 2008 at 5:56 am
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May 7th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Hi Jeff, Great blog and congratulations on you nomination. just wanted to react regarding your post. i agree with you. the problem with us filipinos is that we have a culture of corruption.
simply put if you want change.. be the change!!!
May 9th, 2008 at 12:19 am
We are overdosed with news about corruption, wrongdoings in the government and private sector. Many lost trust and confidence to leaders. Everybody is taking the heat; many find ways to calm down by pointing others. The habit of “pointing” mistakes to others is already fatal to our society.
Thanks for mentioning piracy. Many think software piracy is just alright. Too bad.
May 12th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Mike and Batang Buotan,
Thanks for all your comments.