Masarap ang Bawal: The May 14, 2007 Story

Posted by Shari on May 24, 2007 · Leave a Comment

I know it’s been 10 days since some Filipinos exercised their right (and social responsibility) to vote, but I didn’t want to jump in on the election fever bandwagon for a while. But since I’m feeling better now about some things, I’d like to share a serious peeve of mine during the whole brouhaha.

On the way to the school where my parents were supposed to vote, I immediately noticed kids and adults alike distributing sample ballots and other campaign paraphernalia to the newcomers. They’d really follow the voters and force them to accept their “gifts” up to the gate of the school, where they’d just linger and watch the people. The whole place was so much of a mess that you’d think it’s a fiesta of sorts in the area.

We parked a couple of meters from the school. As soon as my dad got out of our family vehicle, a man approached him and gave him some things.

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