Sunday, September 26, 2010
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should jueteng be legalized? why?
To me, gambling, by itself, is not wrong. But of course, everything in moderation is wrong. So when there's nothing inherently wrong with gambling (and it is allowed if state-sanctioned), I don't see any reason why it should not be legalized.
But of course, if jueteng is legalized, there will be a new illegal game in town. That's because we all love things that are illegal don't we? Just my two cents.
What do you listen to in the mornings? A particular radio show or set of songs?
I set my celphone to play "I Will Sing Forever" every weekdays at 5 a.m. When I listen to songs in the morning, they belong to generally that genre. Nothing heavy in the morning.
All dads dread that moment, I think. But what about the prom and grad ball in high school? What if someone wants to ask her to be his date? What if she wants a particular guy to be her date?
I am really curious about a father's perspective.
I'm all for her attending those balls (though I did not attend mine). Anyway it's just a date. Anyway, full disclosure is still my standard. As long as I meet the guy and he seems ok, I will give my permission. The thing is, the more you restrict kids the more they want to do it. So I'd rather just supervise and not appear as the bad guy in any case.
What is your favorite game of all time? Could be something physical like patintero, a board game like chess or monopoly, could be a video game. Anything :)
Of all time? That would be the Civilization series.
When your daughter gets suitors, how do you plan to treat them? XD
Gosh what a hard question because the time is almost here. Basically, my policy is I'd rather see them than not see them so if at all she would entertain them. So call me old-fashioned by I would require her suitors to visit the house and date only after I see them. I's a civilized guy so I would treat her potential suitors right. Per our agreement, she would start entertaining suitors only in college.
What liberties do you believe parents should give their children?
As much as possible so long as they don't get hurt. I'm a believer of disclosure and trust more than liberties and restrictions when it comes to parenting.
Who asked that? Hahahahah! No plans at all. But of course who's to say in the future. She may still be out there. But if not, I have no problems with it just the same.
Just spent this day at a friend's house for some practice shots (photography, not firearms). May probably spend the weekend celebrating my niece's birthday.
Excluding religious objections, are you for or against divorce?
On the basis that we all human and we commit mistakes, I am in favor of divorce. But only once, because I believe we are only entitled to commit the same mistake once.
Would you rather: a) Admit your feelings for someone and cause chaos for everyone or b) Keep it to yourself and keep the peace, except yourself, of course?
I'm going to play the martyr here and stick with b. No need for the world to be turned upside down just for li'l ol' me. Will just take care of myself and will eventually be fine, anyway.
Would you rather: a) Admit your feelings for someone and cause chaos for everyone or b) Keep it to yourself and keep the peace, except yourself, of course?
Would you rather: a) Admit your feelings for someone and cause chaos for everyone or b) Keep it to yourself and keep the peace, except yourself, of course?
PRAYER FOR GENEROSITY
Lord Jesus,
Teach me to be generous,
Teach me to serve You as You deserve
To give and not to count the cost,
To fight and not to heed the wounds,
To toil and not to seek for rest,
To labor and not to ask for reward,
except that of knowing
That I do Your Holy Will. Amen
THE LAWYER'S PRAYER
May every word I speak be from Your Truth...
I ask come from Your Wisdom...
May every case I handle receive Your Guidance...
May every heart, every life I touch, feel Your Love.
THE JABEZ PRAYER
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying,
"Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your Hand be with me,
that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain."
So God granted him what he requested.
Side Oath
The Lawyer's Oath
I do solemnly swear that
I will maintain allegiance to
the Republic of the Philippines,
I will support its Constitution
and obey the laws as well as
the legal orders of the
duly constituted authorities therein;
I will do no falsehood,
nor consent to the doing of any in court;
I will not wittingly or willingly
promote or sue any groundless,
false or unlawful suit,
nor give aid nor consent to the same;
I will delay no man for money or malice,
and will conduct myself as a lawyer
according to the best of my knowledge
and discretion with all good fidelity
as well to the courts as to my clients;
and I impose upon myself this voluntary obligation
without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion. So help me God.
