the best vs. least evil

In a few months it will be election time once again in my beloved land. Election in the Philippines is not just a day activity, it is a months, or even years of grueling endeavor. It is common to most politicians to plan for the next election as soon as they are elected in office.

I have been taking part in the electoral process for more than a decade now, or 3 presidential elections to be exact. The first time I voted for Senator Jovito Salonga, for the second and third, i voted for Senator Raul Rocco. I am proud of my votes.

During those times, my criteria would be, "Who is the best?" Intentions are unquestionable to most of them, they were really for the service of the Filipino people. So, the question then was, "Who is the best?"

Now times are different, my criteria now is "Who is the least evil?" Evil not just in their intentions and ways, but also the "evil" they can bring to the country for their ignorance and unpreparedness.

So, now, i have another question, Who do you choose, the known evil or the "we do not know?"

Filipinos are good people, it is a great race. We deserve the best.