Independence is a lofty idealism. It is inherent to every Moro to enjoy it. It is the right of indigenous people to determine their own political future. The contemporary nation-state phenomenon is not an excuse to deny the indigenous peoples their inalienable right.
It is also the inalienable rights of all Moros, past, present and future. Therefore, the fight for independence is an inter-generational effort; certainly, not of the few and the present. The exercise of such right comes with a degree of responsibility. Every Moro, male and female, have the responsibility to discipline and motive themselves and to align their personal goals within with the collective future of all Moros.
It is also the inalienable rights of all Moros, past, present and future. Therefore, the fight for independence is an inter-generational effort; certainly, not of the few and the present. The exercise of such right comes with a degree of responsibility. Every Moro, male and female, have the responsibility to discipline and motive themselves and to align their personal goals within with the collective future of all Moros.
To achieve it we don't just do it; more importantly, we prepare for it. Independence it not a unilateral decision of the few and the present. We should not forget that the road to hell is paved with good intents. So collective effort and inclusive thinking are fundamentals to hasten this idealism.
The very reason why we have oral tradition is to keep the fire and passion for independence in the hearts of all Moros. The reason why it is not written is because Moro independence doesn't belong to the four walls of libraries and museums. Independence is not just rhetorics of past glories and angst over historical and current disadvantage; more importantly, it requires preparation. Such preparation consists of tangible and intangible elements, at the individual and social levels.
The very reason why we have oral tradition is to keep the fire and passion for independence in the hearts of all Moros. The reason why it is not written is because Moro independence doesn't belong to the four walls of libraries and museums. Independence is not just rhetorics of past glories and angst over historical and current disadvantage; more importantly, it requires preparation. Such preparation consists of tangible and intangible elements, at the individual and social levels.
Tangible element is about institutions and structures that make up the running of the government; the intangible element is about the systems and processes that will make governance responsive to the needs of the Moro communities. A more important intangible element is building social and cultural fabric of the Moro communities.
Our collective independence is far down the aisle. Meantime, we can practice a sense of 'independent state' at personal and social levels. An 'independent state' at these levels is a practice of self- and social discipline and responsible citizenship. There is no shortcut, but we can transition fast and early.
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