TV: Can you live without it?

          I was about 2 years old when I first became aware of the enchanting spell this black box cast on me as I sat on my thinking chair and searched for clues in the form of paw prints. Each press on the controller opened my eyes to new adventures to see! I have been to a land before time where dinosaurs roamed the earth, I've eaten cookies with a monster at sesame's street and I've had sleep overs with three bears and two bananas. 

          But as I grew up, I discovered that this magic box isn't just for seeing exciting things but also a secret portal to a whole new dimension! I started to learn that mushrooms make you taller whilst turtles make u smaller or that hedgehogs are really fast runners and whatever you do, you must never let the squiggly colorful ghosts catch up to you. Eventually, I tried to sought more action - still through my magic box a was able to do slam dunks or a 200 hit combo against wolverine or Hawkeye. I grew up alongside my trusty black box - be it a 14 inch miniature set or a 21 inch flat screen. I didn't care as long as I could go on my adventures. 

          However, as adolescence hit, my magic box didnt seem as magical after all. It wasn't portable so I couldn't bring it around, nor was it capable of multitasking and I had to plug so many things for it to function the way I wanted it to. Slowly, I started deviating from my old pal. Nowadays we rarely get to spend time anymore.

          Looking back, I could say the TV was a huge part of my childhood but it doesn't have much impact to my life right now. As technology advanced through the years the things I enjoyed before with my beloved TV has been outdone by newer, smarter and sleeker gadgets. 

          Suffice it to say, I'm certain that I can live without the good ol' television. Computers, however are a different story. But never will I forget the adventures that I had with this black box. :)

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In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?

Family planning – it’s termed this way because it involves exactly one unit of society – the FAMILY. If the government or any other entity should take part in it then it should be called “Societal Planning” instead. If we were living in a perfect world where everyone is mature enough to own their responsibilities, I believe that family planning should be a right and responsibility of respective families and not anybody else’s.

However as we all know, the people in our nation are addicted to playing the blame game. Most families (I’m not saying everyone) especially those who belong to the less marginalized sector of the economy, procreate irresponsibly and are unable to provide for their children the most basic of necessities. Then they point all their fingers and toes to the government for not doing anything! Crazy, right?

If our people continuously behave like this, then I strongly suggest that the government intervene. If we expect the government to take care of its people and put forth their best interests isn’t it fair to expect the same level of responsibility from parents as well?

Cleary, Filipino families are not mature enough to handle this accountability. It might seem unfair to generalize but majority of the Filipino populace are stubborn and mindlessly cling to God’s commandment to “Go and multiply”.

Given this, it is a must that the government invest in properly educating the masses on the significance of family planning and set parameters such as that those who have limited income only be allowed the minimum number of children so they’ll be able to give them proper care and nourishment. This may seem harsh but until we stop acting like children then we should stop making children!

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The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all young drivers complete a safe driving education course before being licensed to drive.

Road rage, hit and run, reckless driving - we’ve all heard about it, seen it on the news or worse even experienced it. Driving in the Philippines is not just a physical game. It tests you mentally, emotionally and yes even spiritually as you need God’s grace to survive the Manila rush hour.

I assume I’m not the only one whose Dad turns into the hulk when driving along EDSA at 7pm on a Friday. We’ve also been guilty of beating the red light, texting while driving or even falling asleep while on the wheel – trivial everyday things that seem inconsequential until we hear of the latest road catastrophe on the news.

But let’s face it; commuters like us also have our share of blame for at least half of the traffic accidents that happen daily. I mean, that barricade in the middle of the hi-way isn’t an invitation to test our leap frogging skills and that overpass was not built to serve as shade from the sun while we play patintero with the cars along EDSA.

More than a safe driving education course, I suggest that road safety – this includes proper driving and correct pedestrian behavior be taught in high school for junior and senior students as an elective or under P.E. class. Doing so inculcates the value of responsible road usage to the youth at an early age not just for future drivers but for all roads users including pedestrians and commuters as a well.

At the end of the day, I believe that it all boils down to attitude, no matter how much training you’ve undergone, seminars you’ve attended or exams you’ve passed - if road users are not responsible enough then there’s nothing more we can do to minimize these misfortunes on the road.

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What should a government do for a country to become successful?

          As of today, our country is getting poorer and poorer each passing day. Many people even die because of hunger each day. There are a lot of kids or teenagers who are still out of school youth. And of course, a lot of unemployed adults roaming the streets and sidewalks. Is this really going to be the future of our country? Is the government going to watch their people die? Why are they only thinking about themselves? Our government should do something about this.

          Our country was once a mighty nation leading their Asian neighbors. Was once, one of the top economic countries not just in Asia but also in the whole world. Now a country without a future. A country that has lost hope, success and greatness. And also one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Did we, the people, become criminals or law breakers to make this country very poor. What I know is, it is not our fault but the government itself is the problem of this country.

          Surely the government should be the one who will help and protect us. Unfortunately, many of the people in government are evil and corrupt. Only thinking about themselves and their families. This is surely an act of selfishness and injustice. What i hate the most is, we have trusted them to make our country a better and more civilized place, but most of them just ruined their reputation.

          Well, it's not just the politicians' fault. The voters are partly to be blamed because they elect officials regardless of their capability to govern. Just like corrupt officials, there are also corrupt voters. The two ingredients put together makes a corrupt government. In the process all of us suffers

          What should a government do for a country to become successful? Well, the answer is simple. Only people with intelligence and the noblest intentions should be qualified to run for government position. Elected officials that are found to be corrupt should be punished and forever be disqualified. However, we should support the programs of the government to be able to achieve a more progressive country.

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Will modern technology such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

          Everywhere I go I see people buried in their kindles, iPads and tablets. Schools have started providing electronic books to students and most of my friends download pdf versions of their favorite novels instead of buying the real thing.

          Nowadays, you can download almost any kind of book or article imaginable! The bible even has its own app for Apple OS, android and BB OS! Honestly, I find it easier and more practical to carry an iPad with 1000 books rather than carry all those leather bound or paperback goodies all at the same time.  And in this fast paced world, people always seek the most efficient and convenient way of doing things. Through the internet, we are able to get up to speed with the latest news - real time. No need to rush to the nearest news stand to be updated!

          I believe that as early as now, technology such as the internet is slowly inching is way to be the main source of information especially among the A,B and upper C socio-economic classes. As we continue to evolve, technology will be made available to more and more people thus paving the way for it to become the ultimate source of information. Though, I doubt that technology will be able to eliminate demand for books or written documents entirely, I strongly believe that its relevance to society’s day to day activities will lessen through the coming years.

Should developing countries concentrate on improving industrial skills or should they promote education first?

          In terms of practicality, I should say that developing nations such as the Philippines must focus on enhancing industrial skills to generate more employment opportunities for its citizens. Demand for blue collar jobs within and outside the country is continuously increasing but not maximized because often than not, there is lack of technical know-how. By equipping society with the proper knowledge and skill in manual labor, we can eventually build expertise and be a manpower hub for progressive countries worldwide.

          However, by concentrating on developing industrial skills alone, emerging countries will remain slaves to progressive nations – forever reliant and stagnant.

          Given this, if we are to prioritize economic growth, stability and independence, then we must invest in proper education. Good education, I believe is the backbone of civilization. Developing countries cannot rely on physical skill alone; they must have a strong mental capacity to be able to make right decisions and sound judgment for the betterment of society.

                

          So, the question is, are we content on just being servants and not masters? Workers and not leaders? Losers and not winners?

                

           I don’t think so.

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