Political Dynasty : A Betterment or A Regress?

Government transition in the political institution of the Philippines had always been drastic. We
may pride ourselves for being a democratic country but amidst this system, programs are never really
concrete enough hence there cannot be seen any continuity in the turn-over every 6 years. This causes
our country to regress rather than progress.

Corruption is an undefeated enemy of our country. Thus, Political dynasty takes place. For
Americans, political dynasties aren't necessarily a good thing. As for example, George W. Bush decided to
finish what his father started by starting the Iraq War. The Bush family has known the Saudi royal family
for three generations going back to George H.W. Bush's father. The Kennedy legacy continues for a fourth
generation as a new bunch of Kennedy kids are old enough to enter politics. Thus, it showed no good as
policies can get old and stale rather than having them change with the times.

England has shown us the crown can surrender the power of the monarchy while maintaining
most of the pageantry. Dynasties can do the same if it applies but politically they are a weakness.
Families protect each other which therefore protects corrupt practices. As in business monopolies in
politics are very dangerous and detrimental in society. No one family should take hold over an entire
province or city. Genuine opposition should always be present as there are always at least 2 sides to one
coin.In the Philippines it is obvious that our government is not doing well enough in improving our
country. That only means that people who are in position does not have a good governance so why
continue it by electing the son or daughters or etc. of the current politician?!.

On the other hand, the future is uncertain, it's either good seed or bad seed. Since, a good leader
is not made, it is molded. If an individual is born with parents who are politicians, there is a great
possibilities that he/she will be a good leader because he/she grew up watching and observing the
footprints his/her family had been put up on the political area. As the famous line stresses, "a good tree
will bare a good seed." There could be long term plans or goal can be met with the help of political
dynasties. When a government official is to plan something which could need a lot of time to establish, a
lot of people will not believe that those plans will happen because someone else would just replace that
official and the plans will be gone. But with political dynasties, those plans are ensured to be established
as it will be passed on from generations to generations of that family who are part of political dynasties.

Moreover, how do we exactly "prohibit" political dynasty? By not allowing them to run just
because they are related to another politician? That is now depriving them (the politician) of their right
to run for election!However, it is the people who will vote for whoever they want, may it be a politician
affiliated with another politician We, as voters, have the power to elect and select "GOOD TREES" that
will lead our country to success.
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