Let us first define the terms Con-Ass and Cha-Cha, before I give my argument as to why we should say yes to it so that other people will understand what is being talked about. Con-ass and Cha-Cha are both short terms which respectively refer to Constitutional Assembly and Charter Change.
If you have been closely watching the news, you will readily know that Charter Change/Cha-Cha by way of the Constitutional Assembly/Con-ass has been a constant concern that is generating problems with the Mrs. Arroyo’s administration. So to make matters clearer, Charter Change simply means the making of changes or revisions to our constitution, which is the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
This exercise has been specifically outlined in our Constitution in Article XVII Section 1 and 2. Basically the 1987 Constitution provides three methods of doing such: 1.) By way of a Constitutional Assembly (Con-Ass)(Congress, upon a vote of three-fourths of all its Members) 2.) By a Constitutional convention (Con-Con) 3.) People’s Initiative
For all its fuss and the negativity towards Charter Change through Constitutional Assembly circling around the world of blogging, you may wonder why I am for it. So before you lash on me, here are my reasons. Firstly, there are no other means of implementing amendments and revision in our constitution except through Charter Change. I am for Charter Change because I believe that certain changes need to take place especially if it is for our well being and the change does in fact cater the needs of our time. In fact if we look at the US Constitution, it had 27 amendments since it was promulgated in 1787 of which the last amendment was done on May 1992. Some useful amendments to our constitution should be limiting the number of law makers since they are too many and quite expensive to maintain. Another one is adding a provision that would stop the proliferation of political dynasties. Well, enough of my suggestion as I will be making post devoted on that topic.
Among the three methods of implementing Charter Change, Constitutional Assembly is the most efficient method. This is the reason why I am also for Con-Ass. Constitutional Convention not only costs a lot of money but so much time will be wasted. A people’s initiative is yet to be implemented and there has never been a law passed on how this should be exercised. Besides, it would also become very impractical should it be implemented. This leaves us with the Constitutional Assembly. Though it may sound ironic, we do still have intelligent lawmakers who can still produce very sensible amendments.
Well, those are my thoughts on the matter and the reasons why I am in favor of Con-Ass and Cha-Cha. The public, sadly, has been deceitfully misinformed about the real functions of Constitutional Assemble and Charter Change. This is because such as been paralleled to the extension of Mrs. Arroyo’s term of office. The public should no that that such exercises are not only meant for term extensions of any president. Charter Change is definitely good as long as the change will better the lives of the people and Constitutional Assembly is the most practical way of doing it.
Yet this does not mean I am for Cha-Cha now. What would be practical is to have Charter Change after the scheduled May 2010 elections to avoid political unrest because of the misunderstanding. I am against Congress’ plans of trying to have Cha-Cha now. Let us support Cha-Cha through a Constitutional Assembly after the May 2010 elections.
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Look At Nine Wonderful Motion Picture Commentary For You To Check Out
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Below are some of the best films of all time. If you wish to watch a good movie tonight, you will find information on some of the best motion pictures you may have never heard of. Check them out. Bear in mind you can download them more or less immediately to your own computer in the comfort of your own residence.
The Bourne Ultimatum, In the third movie of the sequence, Jason Bourne is still being hunted by those who had educated him into the ultimate assassin that he is. Having lost his memory when almost being murdered, Bourne is retracing his past to try to recognize who he was, and why everyone wants him dead. All his skills are put to the test, as the C.I.A. is unremitting in its effort to have him eliminated. Starring Matt Damon and Julia Stiles.
Thunderheart, There have been a number of killings on the Sioux Indian Reservation. The FBI goes in to deal with the situation. One agent, Ray Levoi, has Sioux blood. As he examines the case he soon discovers there is much more going on than some random killings.
Ten Thousand B.C., Warlords have attacked a small mountain tribe in prehistoric times. They have captured the picturesque Evolet. D’Leh, who loves Evolet, leads a small party of men set to go the ends of the Earth to save Evolet.
The Interpreter, U.N. translator Silvia Broome overhears a death threat made against an African leader. She knows that she was watched and fears for her life. Upon reporting the circumstance to law enforcement, she finds that help will not come easy.
Your beloved movie, Adam’s Apples, This movie is a weird dark comedy about two very different men who have a clash of wills. It is a recently developed religious zealot versus a hard core neo-Nazi criminal. The battle of good versus evil is on. The main stars are Ulrich Thomsen, Mads Mikkelsen, Nicolas Brom, and Paprika Steen. (German-Danish-comedy directed by Anders Thomas Jensen)
Hot film from the year 2005 Roll Bounce. A group of skate-admiring teenagers on Chicago’s South Side have to prove themselves to the snobs on the other side of town while their neighborhood skating rink closes, all while facing the pleasures and pangs of growing up. As craze-based coming of age films go, this is a degree or two below Saturday Night Fever and an advancement over Roller Boogie. Cast includes Bow Wow, Chi McBride, Mike Epps, Wesley Jonathan, Kellita Smith, Meagan Good, and Tim Kazurinsky.
Rich and Strange, Kendall and Barry, an unhappily married couple, are provided cash and voyage around the world; he has an event with a “princess,” when she gets to be passionately attached to an explorer. Cast includes Henry Kendall, Joan Barry, Betty Amann, Percy Marmont, and Elsie Randolph.
Soylent Green, Well-intentioned however cardboard edition of Harry Harrison’s chemistry-fiction classic Make Room! Make Room! In the year 2022, Manhattan has gotten to be an overcrowded hellhole. Charlton Heston plays a copy who while investigating the homicide of a bigwig, trips onto explosive government secret which you’ll figure out long before he does. Players includes Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Mike Henry, and Dick Van Patten.
The Prestige, The setting is the early 1900’s in London. Magicians are of high status in the entertainment business. Robert Angler and Alfred Borden, once partners on stage, are now in an intense battle to be the best magician in London. They will go to any means to exceed the other.
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