IT'S a paradox that in his death, Fernando Poe Jr. has achieved what he sought out to attain in his failed presidential bid: to unite a severely fragmented nation. And it is the paradox of unity that in a people's coming together, politics should debase the national cleansing brought about by a catharsis of grief and sorrow, further causing pockmarks and rifts in the tenuous peace we have built for ourselves in loving deference to a dear departed icon.
Even as I agree with the editorial, it makes me wonder why some people see FPJ as the answer to the ills of the nation. When he was still alive, there was a known perception that he is just being manipulated by his so called 'friends'. Also, I can't recall any instance where FPJ showed his stand on past issues prior to his presidential campaign bid.
Had he won the elections, his charm may not be enough to discipline his 'fans', 'friends' and other 'supporters'. Unity would still remain a myth.
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