Thursday, February 20, 2014

Scared to RANT?


Having critical thought is one of the attributes I most admired with people. Being critical  specifies that one is able to analyze things or situations not just take them as they are. However, I presume that those who have the expertise of being critical are able to take criticisms as themselves and turn them into something positive. 

Sometimes comments or analysis made by some people have to be made in public to highlight not only the failure and incompetence of a leadership generally but more on the bad actors to be held accountable. The recent clusters of scams and scandals in our government that exposed vast corruption are truly alarming. Spending someone's precious time ranting against the wrong-doings of the bad government leaders should never be a crime. Though I also know that negative quips and criticism would not help create solutions, but there are times that people should speak up and express their call, disgust, grief and also even their approval and compliments to remind the persons leading of their responsibilities and duties to their people. Well, becoming passive about assessing our public servants' performances is of course not going to help either to solve the issues of the state I guess. 
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Every person sometimes has his her on views on some issues that differ from the others. Involvement in the public discourse is our duty in the society. Each of us has several rights and one of which is the freedom to speak one's mind but indeed those rights must go with responsibilities at all times. Discussing one's views and perspective to a large group of people in the community is in some ways advantageous to invite the exchange of good ideas between individuals. In some cases, keeping other people passive and obedient is limiting their spectrum to give their positive points and feedback. As for me, encountering an opposing point of view is a chance to gain a different perspective and an indication to a better and deeper understanding of the issues at stake. Primarily, to achieve a most positive exchange of ideas is by letting others speak and of course listening to other viewpoints as well. Encouraging critical and dissident views promotes better thinking. 

Expressing one's opinion is indeed an important element in a democratic country provided responsibility always has to be present. Choosing social media as outlets to share one's opinions, beliefs, conclusions on issues regarding politics, business, and religion constitutes social involvement. Every citizen has a right to offer his opinion and suggestions in the discussion of the problems confronting the community or the nation. View often stresses individuality on people's outlook in life thus, MY OPINION may never be the same as others'. Therefore, as far as one knows the purpose of his or her statement or impression and knows his or her responsibility as a social network user, I stand firm, DO NOT BE AFRAID TO VOICE YOUR THOUGHTS! SCARED TO RANT? You should not be. 

Hehehe, May I borrow this line, of course JUST THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK!

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