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What has happened to the basic tenet of human existence that all men regardless of age, religion, race, gender, status, and ability must be accorded with dignity and respect?
At this period and time, human dignity has evolved and become harder to define, and on what ground it is based? As the basic core
of any community, which is the family, oftentimes they are responsible for taking away the dignity and respect that men should be upholding. While this does not
refer to everyone, there are people who
would prefer to lose this principle in exchange for something.
The Philippine Constitution said the state values the dignityof every human. Even the
declarations and constitutions of other countries and international organizations such as UNESCO AND WHO are likewise
committed to protecting this human doctrine.
But what about the family? Is it really better for some to lose the principle than to take
charge? What's the point of discussing all
these? Because I noticed that in these last two years of the global health crisis, many have surrendered their loved ones to the care of facilities rather than them attending to their needs. That there are people who would rather beg for money for food and other needs than work for them. There are also those who would prefer to be quiet than fight for the right and unjust death of parents in exchange for a huge amount.
Last night, I was so upset to see a man in a picture. He was apparently tested positive for Covid and suffered a stroke. He was lying on a bed with oxygen, legs open, and in a diaper. The picture was sent to us by his
family. I don't see the point of making him look more miserable when he already
is. His state would already define his condition and no need to sensationalize it.
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The patient family was asking for financial help, of course, people would ask for proof as many have been using this scheme to make easy money. And because the information provided was insufficient, validation is needed. Thus, a picture of the concerned person was requested. Indeed, the family provided, but they could have covered his lower body before taking the shot and sending the picture, right?
Human beings whether sick or healthy, alive or dead must be accorded with dignity and respect. You, them, everyone--are raised with love, attention, and care. Not because life these days is full of complexities and hardship you will lose affection, empathy, and respect to your fellow man, all the more to your siblings. At one point your parents turned the night into the day just to comfort you. Your brother let go of his meal so that you can have more, or your sister let go of her chance to provide for you so you can
have a better life.
Do not lose yourself, the dignity of your loved ones, to what is easier, to what is more comfortable. Because it would come back and will haunt you once again until you have learned the lesson, and sometimes if not always, it is much harder. Bend a little, let go of your pride, say please help
if you must, any way you are born with a silver platter.
Remember, "what goes around, comes around."
God is watching all of us.