When the Truth Hurts
Democracy is alive despite what they say. The simple post that “Risa Hontiveros achieved nothing” stirred thousands of reactions on social media. The reason is simple – the truth hurts. If you listen to what they are saying, they insist on a particular type of morality that puts them above a pedestal, judging others who want to form a separate opinion. They will accuse you of suffering from blind obedience, when in truth, they are the ones who lack common sense. Indeed, these people are free to believe what they want to believe. They impose on many their view of the world. To allow them to insult you is to say that they are the only ones who have the right to walk upon the earth when in a democracy, we are equal in dignity. The real problem, actually, is that even the most educated lack good manners. It is a problem of attitude. Another thing is that people actually do not read. They rely on online posts, memes, and disinformation. They accused those who differ from their views as an