Monday, August 4, 2008

Filipinos Should Submit to Authorities

Tagbilaran Mayor Dan Lim yesterday says submission to authority is virtually "non-existent" in the country today.

"There is a need for us to submit to authority and respect those who occupy positions of responsibility," he stressed.

Lim said one of the reasons why there is confusion all around is the people's refusal to submit to those who have authority over them.

"One of the reasons for the confusion around us is because we can no longer tell who is in charge," he pointed out.

The mayor said one of the causes for the breakdown of law and order is the belief that people are entitled to disobey when they feel that the order is wrong.

"Because we give too much emphasis on rights and opinion, the performance of our duties are subordinated," he added.

The mayor said the problem when there is a clashing of opinions is the question on who will prevail.

"If we believe the President is wrong, does that give us the right to disobey her?" he asked.

In the same manner, the mayor said that if the student believes the teacher is wrong, there is a question on whether the student can adopt a different approach.

Lim said there is a ripple effect that could lead to paralysis.

"If the order of the superior is wrong, does that mean the subordinate can disobey him? If the citizens do not agree with the policy of those who are in position, is that enough reason for them to reject those policies?" he asked.

Lim said the casual disobedience and disrespect is observed by the children from their parents which is the reason why they get the message that they can also disobey their parents if they do not agree with them.

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