Mon, May 10, 2004 - Page 5 News List

Philippines' democracy put to the test

POLITICAL TURMOIL Filipinos vote today in a tight race. Analysts wonder whether the democracy is strong enough to accept its result without another `people power' revolt

AP , MANILA

Rufino said he's now "too old" for street protests and he hopes the "EDSA 2" movement will be the last.

"We can't keep on going to the streets every time we hate something in government. That would be mob rule or anarchy," he said.

His fear: "One day, everybody will just wish there was a leader that is a strongman. And, then everybody will lose their rights. Everybody will lose their freedoms because they abused them."

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