Debate* is an argument** that has a purpose to convince or persuade. This is conducted because people wish to persuade every one of their listeners to act upon suggestions, or accept the views they expressed. When used effectively, persuasion has the power to change people's convictions and behavior. It can move them to accept or reject new laws or proposals, elect or impeach government officials, revolutionize educational systems, or patronize certain products.
Yesterday, ABS-CBN (Alto Broadcasting System - Chronicle Broadcasting Network) conducted a debate through Harapan - Divorce Bill: Ipasa o Ibasura from 11 pm to approximately 1:30 am.
Philippines has encountered a lot of social issues: abortion, over population, RH Bill, and now the Divorce Bill.
They have said that our country is the one and only remaining country in the world that has no divorce law. Nothing is wrong with being different. Furthermore, not everything can be solved by passing a new law.
I like the speakers because they were able to deliver their thoughts very well. They came from different fields varying from lawyers to bishop to beauty queen to counselor to host, etc. One thing is for certain, they are all part of this community who has something to say regarding the issue whether divorce bill should be passed or not.
The program was formally conducted because it started with giving the background of the bill. The discussion was followed by the options. Lastly, the effects. It was ended by a minute message from each participant.
Certainly, the divorce bill, once passed, have advantages and disadvantages. No one can really tell if it would become easier compared to annulment or legal separation until it is used. I'm not quite sure if it would really be effective in our country even though pro's emphasized that it is Filipino style. And what would happen once it is passed? Change takes time and maybe, there is a possibility that it may worsen the condition of anyone involved.
In anyway, I am on the side of anti-divorce bill. We are all capable of thinking. We know that if marriage is the one being talked about, we should always remember that we have to take time to think carefully for the reason that we have to commit to the relationship if we say yes to our partner. And I have a comment to a speaker or speakers on the pro-divorce bill: not all kids or children would be happy if their parents get divorced. Time would come that they would ask, "Where's dad?" A part of them will always look for their father because growing up without one would make them feel incomplete.
It's a very sad reality that television's main purpose is to entertain. Shows like Harapan and other documentaries are being aired in midnight. News shows are aired only in the morning and during dinner. All the other shows are dramas, cartoons, and the likes. Some of those shows may be teaching stuffs to children, but basically, it's shown to entertain them. Some of them even contains violence which children see. All those shows that concern our society that we should be involved are aired less. Well, newspapers are still be very reliable. People just watch news on TV more often because they are driven to see pictures. But newspaper will continue to serve. We just have to take time to read.
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**Gil, Avelina J.; et. al. Challenge of the Millennium. Mandaluyong City: SIBS Publishing House, Inc., 2005.
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