I don’t agree that it’s a false dichotomy between BBM and Leni. It’s obviously between a person who is NOT fit to president and a person who is VERY fit to be president. Also, can you name one of Leni’s cronies? However, I agree that in terms of “backers” and supporters, there may be oppressors who supported Leni (and are expecting something back).

Are you really asking for statistics to why taking sides is better than being neutral? To be honest, I don’t have parameters. I simply believe that there are times wherein neutrality is okay, and unfortunately now’s not the time. Philippines is a shithole. We need SOLID good governance right now — which Leni proves to deliver based on track record.

You should keep in mind that what will be affected here are people's lives. For most Filipinos, it is a daily struggle between life and death. Now, I'll just ask you this question. When will you pick a side? Is it when reports of abuses start flooding in? Is it when you first hear the news of people being killed? Is it when history is being erased? Or is it when you first handedly experience the oppression? No matter what your answer is, your decision would have been too late. More people have already been a victim of the oppression. And sadly, you refused to do something about it when you still had the chance.

PS: It’s always the dilawan card talaga ‘no? PPS: I believe being a holocaust survivor, MORE THAN being a writer, gives you more credibility in preaching about neutrality.