A famous lawyer, known for his professional expertise, his
personal integrity and honesty, recently came up with the idea of abolishing
the Philippine Legislature, both the Senate and the Congress – even but for
some six years or so. And alone in this thinking
and option, he is certainly not whereas there are more and more people who
subscribe to this proposition the moment they hear and understand it. And the option could get a national nod –
given the following facts and possibilities.
The fact that the present Legislature has become not simply
a suspect but a practically proven agent of big graft and corrupt practices on
the part of a good number of its constituents.
The fact that both the present Senate and Congress have
destroyed the tenure of the presumption of honor and respect, thereby making it
untrustworthy and wherefore a suspect institution.
The fact that since their members were sworn into office no
less than some four years ago, the Legislature has passed but one bill – which is
neither outstanding much less earthshaking – costing the people some 35
billion.
The possibility that after some six years, the people might
again move or act for the re-establishment of the Senate and Congress with the
hope of then being more trustworthy and honorable institutions.
The possibility that on the occasion of its said
re-establishment, the electorate could have chosen really honest and
hardworking Legislators who will serve the people and the Country instead of
themselves.
The possibility that this time, after their six years in
office, the Filipinos could be truly proud of and sincerely grateful to their
Legislature for its dedication in enacting good laws for the common good.
Needless to say, there are also more and more emerging
worries plus downright objections to the suggestion, not to mention personal
nervous reactions to the above-said facts and possibilities. Needless to say too, the loudest objections
come from the incumbent legislators, especially those who do not have either
the objective qualifications nor the personal intentions to be of public
service whereas they are basically but interested in the generous revenues they
get, the perks they receive – not to mention the usual dynastic considerations
in the tenure of public offices.