First, politicians and political wannabes jostling for camera-friendly spots during the big “watch and prayer” rally spearheaded by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) opposing the indecent cha-cha proposals. The politicians should have avoided being seen at all.
Second, the same political pretenders for the 2007 elections lining the aisle to receive holy communion during Dawn Masses. They should try their best to remain anonymous or unnoticed especially during religious activities. Nobody believes their piety anyway.
Third, another super typhoon that begins with the letter “T” ( Tomas was here already, and he spared us - ed ) or “U” that will blow away roofs and ceilings of our already poverty-stricken countrymen, blowing away a million more hopes and dreams of a Merry Christmas and a better future. Only prayers could make super typhoons spare us.
Fourth, thousands of christmas lights strangling the trees, putting more stress into their hapless existence, further endangering their precious lives. Please pull down those electric wires and decorations immediately.
Fifth, government officials and employees justifying their cruel acts against the “lungs of the earth” saying the “light a tree” is happening only once a year, and what little price to pay to enjoy a colorful Christmas. Okay, but is it really the “colorful Christmas” or the next elections? Or is it the huge prizes?
Sixth, Christmas parties in resorts, beaches, hotels, big restaurants and even in offices spending huge sums of money for food, gifts and giveaways. What about a simple celebration with a mass or a liturgy or some community prayers, or an honest heart-to heart dialogues among officemates to promote understanding and reconciliation, and donate the huge budgets to the needy?
Seventh, Christmas greetings of politicians on radio and television reminding people about the true meaning of Christmas. Again, is it Christmas or the 2007 elections? They should silently return to the public coffers all the money they have stolen instead of using it to buy airtime to fool the people about their sham piety and virtues.
Eighth, “exchange gifts” with price ceilings, such as “gifts not less than Php 200.00…” Do not put any limit to gifts. The value of a gift is not measured by its monetary value, but by the love and humanity the gifts represent.
Ninth, too much eating and drinking. During Christmas seasons, more people die of hypertension, bangungot and heart attack, partly due to the food they eat, more alcohol intakes and overnight parties. Eat wisely. Have a good rest. Avoid alcohol, but if you cannot help it, do it with moderation.
Tenth, exploding firecrackers. Authorities should impose absolute ban on firecrackers for only one reason: exploding firecrackers contribute immensely to the depletion of the ozone layer. Global warming is more real than we could imagine.
Make your own list. Merry Christmas.
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