A replication of mindless conformity and blind obedience is in process in the Philippines, where the power elite and its minions regard dissent and the diversity of views necessary in a democracy as a vice rather than virtue. Instead of unity in diversity, what the oligarchy wants is unity in conformity.
Lihim na itinanim sa biktimang maleta, OFWng hamak may ani palang bala! Hindi rin pinalampas seniors, mga turista. “Isolated cases,” ani Honrado ng NAIA. “Konti lang iyan,” sagot ni Kalihim Abaya. Tinanong naman si Mar, sigaw n’ya “Propaganda ‘yan laban sa gobyerno!” Naging pasahang-bola ang dapat ginagapas ligaw na ebidensya. Hangga’t ang mga utak ng…