In His Time

I rarely blog about politically charged issues. First, I know very little about politics. What little I know can hardly be called information, valid observation, insight, or even credible conjecture. Second, most political issues that matter are divisive. While there will always be a need and a proper forum for such discussions, you won't find it on this blog.

However, the current plight of Former President Corazon Aquino invites reflection. Conrado de Quiros writes:

"I have little doubt that if Cory had wanted to extend her term, she could have done so. Not only legally but morally, not only as a matter of private wish but of public will...

She could have stayed on, but she did not. I have little doubt as well that she got no small pressure from kin and friends who could not comprehend how anyone could be so loath to seize opportunity. Years before, Cory was pressured to accept the nomination to fight Marcos in the snap elections, and she agreed reluctantly. This time she refused adamantly. She had restored democracy, she would not be the one to scuttle it."

Let us forget, for the meantime, that Mr. de Quiros has certain political views that are not friendly towards the current occupant of Malacañang Palace. His politics, for once, is not an issue. But his observation, albeit somewhat colored by nostalgia, bears remembering. Sometimes, the hardest thing in life is to let go. And the bigger the sacrifice, the more noble the action. I'm not sure what were the circumstances that surrounded Former President Aquino's refusal to seek another term. But the fact that she didn't, despite every worldly reason to do so, come hell or high water, speaks very well of her. Or Him. Given her well-documented piety, it is not unreasonable to consider that Christ might have had a lot to do with her decision to relinquish the reins of power.

Regardless, let us all pray for her recovery.

Note: I'm sorry that I can't link to the article in question. Philippine Daily Inquirer has rather strict rules on reproducing or otherwise using their intellectual property in any form on the Web.

Many thanks to Open Road for the link on Former President Aquino's medical condition.