THE Independence Day message of outgoing President Benigno Aquino 3rd has been crafted as if only he and the members of his yellow followers have the monopoly on courage in fighting a dictatorial regime. Instead of preaching us vigilance over our freedom, he and his fellow casual residents of Malacañang should tell us where they were when Metro Manilans gathered at EDSA 20 years ago. Specifically, where was his mother, who together with her cronies, benefited most from what eventually became People’s Power?

A personal suggestion: Somebody should review the history surrounding the EDSA revolt that would explain how Corazon Aquino accidentally assumed the presidency. Had the counting of the votes been completed, the members of the elitist yellow tribe would have been greatly disappointed by the results of the snap election. Didn’t she lose to the late Ferdinand Marcos?

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