Friday, March 14, 2008

Political Ethics: Philippines And America

Governor Eliot Spitzer of the State of New York, United States of America, apologizes on March 10, 2008 for hiring prostitutes.

Governor Eliot Spitzer of the State of New York, United States of America, resigns on March 19, 2008 for hiring prostitutes.

Congressman Romeo Jalosjos of Zamboanga Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, did not resign when he was convicted of two counts of statutory rape.

Congressman Romeo Jalosjos of Zamboanga Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, did not resign when the Supreme Court of the Philippines affirmed his conviction of two counts of statutory rape.

Congressman Romeo Jalosjos of Zamboanga Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, went on to campaign and win re-election from jail.

I wonder why it is seems to be so hopeless for the Philippines.