Why does politics turn to violence?

As we all know the national elections in the Philippines is fast approaching and from what can we see form the previous crime of all times (Massive massacre done by Ampatuan) has gravely emphasizes a very INHUMANE action. Let us not forget the trend of political killings, vote buying to the public, theft (corruption) and such. And so why does politics turn to violence?

This simply tells us that not thinking in human terms shaken the purpose of humantry. People on their own ways are acting out of the system that has been made to give peace and order to the human race. In our generation nowadays, we merely think of material thing that almost hinders us from the moral values we have. Also, aside from the basic necessities of clothes, food and such we give highly appreciation to POWER, whether in politics or in other sectors. Power is given the primary role of life. People think nowadays that whoever has the power will definitely live life to its fullest. Incapability of one to stay in a position or to garner a position will occur in the absence of others, and most of time the death of the other is the answer to this. That is why there are a lot of political dynasties and private armies lurking around because those who has them want to gain everything they have as long as they can.

Another reason would be GREED, even thought some have already attain what they wanted, they always want more and more. They won't stop until they have all for their selves alone. Thirdly, would be ENVY, they want it because they don't have it -- yet.

You may ask, is there a sense? I say yes, this is because if a person attains position in an higher office, he/she can have the authority (in approving projects that involves money) that they'll corrupt sooner or later. However, is it logical? I say no, this is because once these politicians who does violence, they'll be putting their family as well as their own safety into risk as long as they live. There will be no peace of mind left for them to have.

People now a days, tend to be materialistic. They kept on attaining things that are tangible and they no longer take care of more important intangible things. Power, greed and envy -- these are the reason why politics turn to violence. However, come to think of it it

With this, we must keep in mind how important our actions are and that we are not the only beings in the world, and no matter how we hide from IT, IT will still be able to find us back.
is not limited to politics alone but in all aspects of life.

Politics has been like this and will always be unless everyone have learned to give importance to life and not to the things that can soon run out and vanish through time.

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