Rather than be bitter I have learned to accept my suffering as a cleansing process and a rare opportunity to really grapple with the problems of the Filipino.]]> Is he not a coward who would readily yield to any colonizer, be he foreign or home-grown?
Is a Filipino more comfortable under an authoritarian leader because he does not want to be burdened with the freedom of choice?
Is he unprepared or worse, ill-suited for presidential or parliamentary democracy?]]> Given a good leader, because he is a good follower, the Filipino can attain great heights.]]> But this is only a superficial impression because deep down in his being, he loves freedom but puts the highest premium on human life and human dignity.
Hence, he would try to adapt till his patience runs out.]]> He values his freedom, but because he values human life more, he will not easily take up arms and would rather wait till his patience runs out.]]>