It is reality check for all who disagreed.
At least, we managed to air our democratic views – 40 ayes; seven nayes; three did not vote; and three supposedly abstained.
The motion before the august house is passed.
We need to accept this and move on.
The “fight” to assist the less fortunate must begin in earnestness, with pride, dignity and courage.
What’s good for the goose, should also be good for the gender – so they say.
The parliamentary Special Committee on Emoluments Report has won.
With bravery and courage, the voices of the silent majority who struggle daily to put three proper meals on their tables, must begin to be heard.
The timing for our MPs increased emoluments effective August 1, 2024, was not right, in my humble view.
Too many in ordinary life and living in the very margins of society struggle to survive.
This is the cold, hard and perfect truth.
(Three minute noodles, bread and tinned tuna are their staple diet.
This is not kidding.
Watch NCDs rise uncontrollably, henceforth).
I convey my sincere and heartfelt thanks to those brave MPs for their “Nayes.” I salute you.
Respects are well earned. Cheers to you.
The other consciences, the “Ayes” could be deeply troubled in view of the huge public outbursts.
We exercised our right to be heard, with respect.
Nothing else.
I rest my humble five-cents’ viewpoint.
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