Letter to the Editor - Tentacles of communism in government bureaucracy

I happened to watch Harry Tambuatco's early nighttime tv program over NBN Channel on November 12, 2005 with Jun Alcober of Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (ANAD) as one of his guests. The two had a splendid discussion with regards to the analogy and contrast of the both contentious "People's Court" and "Communist Court."

Setting aside the rigors of the comparison between the two as they both lack public mandate, I opt to delve on the most pressing truth that imperils the welfare of the bulk of Filipinos - that is the downfall of our most beloved democracy if we succumb to the filthy hands of the communists.

Yes. We are likely to bow down in submission to communist power if the legitimate government, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police disintegrate in the midst of a tarnished image because of the crafty exploits of the so-called CPP-front organizations. Should we let this happen?

I agree to what Alcober has hinted. The tentacles of Communism had already invaded the government bureaucracy because of legislative flaws. What Satur Ocampo, Crispin Beltran, Teddy Casiño, Liza Masa and Eta Rosales - all Party-list Representatives - enjoy now are but fruits of their long-term sacrifices in allegiance to the CPP (submissiveness which they continuously deny). And they are bound to strengthen this, mind you!

What is quite disheartening is that, these deceitful tactics in the national spectrum are being carried on by their local counterparts. Left-leaning organizations like Bayan, Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, LFS, Gabriela, Courage and other militant groups are always collective in criticizing the administration publicizing through street protests rehashed issues against the government.

But what if CPP founder Joma Sison, NPA Spokesperson Gregorio "Ka Roger" Rosal, Satur Ocampo or anyone in their ranks becomes President of the "Communist Republic of the Philippines"? Would these raucous organizations still huddle in the streets to protest their leaders' shortcomings? No!

So, instead of giving extreme leeway to the minority lawmakers who had the chance to join the country's legislative system (and in the end, destroy the system), the mainstream legislators should start finding means to foil their strategies or better yet, to boot them out of the system. There's no other opportune time but now!

ARMAN C. GAYOTIN
Government Employee
Mabolo, Cebu City