Which is really sticker, BLOOD OR WATER?

          Of all the characters in the book Iliad, Hector is the one I would most like the officials in our government to emulate. He is admirably, worthily, credibly, laudably and estimably one altruistic leader who would give everything, take the risk, leave his family, sacrifice his whole for the good of his fellowmen, the Trojans. I was unexpectedly electrified with a scene somewhere in the book where Andromache, the wife, embraced Hector with so much love and anxiety. Hector was then requested by Andromache to leave the Trojans in their battle and to stay with her and the children. The battle was outrageously intense, as she saw in the magical water form, that the name I am not certain still. Anyway, Hector is great. The demand was like, which is really sticker blood or water? 

          When we were discussing this scene in our English class, I was overexcited. Ten thousand thoughts entered not only my mind, but also my heart. Values started to nurture in me; ideas began to explode. I remembered one person in Hector’s persona. It was our very own contemporary patriot, Ninoy Aquino. Aquino then gave all of his ideas and virtues, took the risk of fighting against the government with his dignity and principles in his pocket, left Corazon Aquino, her wife and his children and sacrificed his time and his own life for the common good of the Filipinos. 

          Hector, and our local Ninoy, are the dudes I am looking up to. I may not be praying to the gods that I want the same drama to happen in my life, but if destiny wants it, I will always be very glad to welcome a scenario where I will choose my people, dedicate my life for my people, shout with pride for my people and die bloody but unbowed to my people. In this case, I may die but I am sure I will be blissful in the next life.