I was there during EDSA II, but for sometime now, I realized that EDSA II was a big mistake. Although I can’t figure out what would have been a better alternative solution to the malady that was President Estrada “Erap” back then. Like many other Filipinos who initially rejoiced at EDSA II and now are remorseful, I got so disappointed with the new administration that followed, given its dismal record of fighting poverty and corruption, extra-judicial killings, immoral charter change attempts and the list goes on… Public’s disgust with this administration has not waned, just check out the results of the trust rating surveys conducted by SWS, Pulse Asia, etc. In fact, no less that the late former President Cory Aquino had serious misgivings about EDSA II and even asked for Erap’s forgiveness because she joined the bandwagon (“I am one of those who plead guilty in 2001. Lahat naman tayo nagkakamali, patawarin mo na lamang ako” said former President Aquino )

So I believe EDSA II was the people’s misplaced solution to replace a leader that has become largely unpopular. People do make mistakes and lets hope that we Filipinos have learned our lessons from this bitter experience.

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