Selecting the Best Leader for your Country
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Introduction
The election is a turning point event in every democratic country. It will certainly shape your future and history. You don't need to be a diehard supporter of a candidate or a political fan. You just need to apply your common sense in choosing who is best because they make policies, whether good or bad, that affect everyone within a given territory.
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1. Don't believe in fake news
In this information age, fake news is rampant across social media platforms. It could be health or politics-related. Speaking of elections, culprits commonly targets a good candidate. Some people may find it difficult to distinguish which is fake or real.
According to IFLA (2021), we can identify legit news by checking the following:
- The credibility of the author and media outlet
- The date of publication of an article
- The quality of work
- Backed by experts
If we vote for a candidate who benefits from fake news, there's a higher chance they will fool us once they acquire a seat in government.
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2. Listen to their platforms
Election-related platforms are vital forces to develop a state/nation and solve current and underlying problems. A candidate must have a platform that is:
- beneficial for everyone
- clear, concrete, and logical
- having a specific action-plan
- feasible
- capable of solving short and long-term problems
BEWARE OF FALSE PROMISES!
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3. Check their track record
Their track record affects the decision-making process. We must remember that their action in the past and current practice contributes to their type of leadership.
For specific background check, consider the following:
- educational attainment
- work experience
- public service achievements
- advocacies
DO NOT VOTE for a candidate convicted of any crimes, especially graft, human rights abuse, or corruption.
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4. Think about your future if your candidate wins
You are a beneficiary or a victim of their policies, whether you're a businessman, doctor, farmer, or student. Also, think about your loved ones, your business or job, or your dreams. Will you enjoy their leadership or suffer?
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FINAL WORD
One way of becoming a good citizen is by electing the right leader. However, we must not be a loyalist since leaders make mistakes. Instead, we should be a critic or solution providers. Always remember that you pay your taxes, and you don't want to waste them. So, VOTE WISELY!
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CURATOR'S NOTE
In the Philippines, we will be having an election in May 2022. Many are still undecided. Worst, many believe in fake news. That's why I need to help my fellow Filipinos in choosing the right candidate who will lead us for 3 or 6 years. This idea is definitely applicable in other countries.
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