Should a politician's ***uality matter?

[midinite]

or even religion? or whether they are separated? may mga kabit? or vain (as in go to vicky belo for facials and more)? or....

what are the things that in your opinion will affect politicians from being good at their job? What will lead to a propensity to be corrupt? what factors will affect their term. Factors that already are in their character.

And which politicos have what you perceive to be "character" flaws and why?

[niky]

Religion, personally, is not important to running the Government, but it's hella important for winning an election in this country.

***uality... not so important. But illicit affairs directly reflect a person's loyalty and honesty.

[IMm29]

Nobody's perfect, so everyone's got to have done something wrong or something he or she's ashamed of along the way. Personally, though, I'd rather he or she make a clean breast of that issue, when it does surface. Or if it's already an issue, admit it and move on. That to me is a sign that the candidate is willing to risk winning for the sake of honesty. Whatever he or she has done might still keep me from giving my vote to him or her, but it reduces or mitigates how badly I may think of him or her. With the way this circus is going, it's now a matter of choosing the lesser evil.

[GerardTagayty]

Religion, personally, is not important to running the Government, but it's hella important for winning an election in this country.

***uality... not so important. But illicit affairs directly reflect a person's loyalty and honesty.

WORD!

[Hanren]

It would be a test of their ability to put their people's agenda over matters related to their ***uality and also test their ability to handle issues.

It is a test of their character.

[Bogeyman]

It might matter to a lot of people, especially if the politician concerned isn't being too honest about it.

Former Pasay councilor Justo Justo probably was open enough about his ***ual orientation, which is why people don't make too much fuss about it. On the other hand, former senator John Osmeña isn't admitting to anything, which explains why he's become a running joke.

[theveed]

Bogeyman: What if si "Ang ghandha..." runs hehe (Ricky Reyes)

[falken]

Nope, as long as he/she can get the job done.

[laklak]

personally, it doesnt matter. Actually, i have a barkada who is gay, and it doesnt bother me one bit. But the other day i was watching ANC and they were interviewing the representative for Ang Ladlad(party list). I think he is an ateneo professor. While listening to this person speak, I cant help but cringe in my seat. All the answer he gives seem to be in forms of jokes. How do you expect me to vote for this guy when i dont feel he is being sincere in answering questions?

[blackbox710]

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I'm an administrator for a school in Antipolo. I have a faculty member na bading, mula ulo hanggang paa. Carry nya naman, pero pag may mga students na makulit tinatarayan nya! While making sermon sa students naka pamaywang pa at nakataas ang kilay! May wife and 2 kids sya living in another city in the far South.

I talked to him/her. Sabi ko, walang problema sa akin yung ***ual preference mo. In short, ok lang sa akin kung homo***ual sya. Sabi ko tatanggalin ko sya pag mya ginawa syang actions/conduct unbecoming of a teacher!

After a week, I discovered na may ka-live-in na papa pala ang bruha! Inamin nya naman, sabi sa akin eh "fling" lang daw naman! But he later admitted that they have been living-in for 4 years. He also admitted that he knows that as a teacher, he shouldnt be doing those actions. At may mga parents na nakakakita sa kanilang dalawa. I'm terminating his employment next Friday, regardless kung may complaints ang parents o wala.

So, kayo. Maybe you have comments on the matter. Gusto ko din marinig side ng mga tao sa labas ng academe... especially parents. Kayo gusto nyo bang mag-enroll ng mga anak nyo sa school that tolerates indecent behaviour of homo***ual teachers?

[fourtheboys96]

kung out of the closet na siya before kumandidato mas ok.

yung religion, depende yan sa voters na din. kung anu ang gusto na voters na mangyari (programa) at kung ito ba ay may relasyon sa religion ng kandidato (e.g. population control)

personal life meron din epek dapat. baka dami kalaguyo at anak eh dami din kurakot hehehe.

[morrissey_05]

if public funds are involved and if it affects his job, then it shld be.

[niky]

I'd rather not see a school tolerate indecent behaviour of any teacher.

Having been in the academe almost all my life, I've seen both homo***ual and hetero***ual teachers and co-workers perform indecent acts. I've seen teachers get kicked out for harrassment, both homo***ually and hetero***ually... and for indecency.

It's more noticeable, though, for homo***uals, because they're constrained by the norms of society and religion, and often carry so many conflicting emotions and so much guilt about it that it's often easier to see when they start to crack. And people pay more attention to them simply because they're sometimes flamboyant about what they are.

His homo***uality should not be the case, but infidelity should be, as that is against the morality clause in your contract.

We've had problems with some homo***ual teachers and staff. I know one or two who have been kicked out. But we still have quite a few who are still with us, and who are no problem.

[empy]

if you really believe that there are no differences between homo***uals and hetero***uals....if you choose to terminate a gay teacher for having a live-in, (i assume) consensual relationship outside of marriage, then you should also terminate a hetero***ual teacher for doing the exact same thing.

[CVT]

IMO, such is a personal baggage which could affect his performance as a public servant.

3303:shocked:

[sboogie]

for me it does'nt matter as long it does'nt interfere his/her duties

[isketi]

for me it does'nt matter as long it does'nt interfere his/her duties

Agree...

...wag lang siyang magkakalat ng HIV.