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Since our politicians are bandying around the word unity in their
slogans, it is time that we look at it closer. Unity is a serious idea that should
not be trivialized. In the context of Philippine politics it is being used to mask
opportunism rather than working towards a principled common agenda.
Indeed if a political candidate were to be taken more seriously, he should
avoid using the word unity. The true meaning of unity is not something you
pluck from the air to project a noble aim. Far from it. It is far more complex
than a common ticket to ensure victory in an election derby. If the different
parties must insist on using unity let us begin with sincerity. But united for
what? Let us not fool yet again the electorate.
If our politicians are sincere the first stop is to seek the meaning of true
unity other than having a common ticket. That goes for both the
administration and the opposition. Both are being silly. Unity is not a stand-
alone concept. It goes with diversity. That is one of the great paradoxes of
life and there is no escaping it. But once it is understood, we are on our way
to more effective politics.
On the off chance that our government officials are earnest the main
stop is to look for the importance of genuine solidarity other than having a
typical ticket. That goes for both the organization and the restriction. Both
are in effect senseless. Solidarity is not a remain solitary idea. It runs with
decent variety. That is one of the immense mysteries of life and there is no
getting away it. Yet, once it is comprehended, we are en route to more
successful governmental issues.