Should a politician's ***uality matter?

**midinite** · March 9th, 2007 03:01 PM

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** · March 9th, 2007 03:43 PM

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** · March 9th, 2007 05:55 PM

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** · March 9th, 2007 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

WORD!

**Hanren** · March 9th, 2007 08:14 PM

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** · March 9th, 2007 08:44 PM

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** · March 9th, 2007 08:54 PM

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

**Bogeyman** · March 9th, 2007 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by theveed

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

Eh di lahat tayo may libreng hair treatment. Bongga!

**falken** · March 9th, 2007 10:41 PM

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

**laklak** · March 9th, 2007 11:02 PM

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?