I’ve been seeing this ad almost nearly a dozen times in a day. And mind you, I don’t even spend all day in front of the TV.

If I am apathetic and unaffected I’d rather blog about my day at work, perhaps, it’s even more interesting. But just a minute ago I came across this Mar Roxas’ “Padyak II” ad for the nth time and to be honest it’s becoming a sore in my viewing time.

In the first few seconds of this ad, a woman approaches the politician by saying “Mar, tignan mo nman ang binili ko anim ang kakain nito pero pang-dalawa lang ang budget.” Then there’s this teen boy telling him “Gusto ko po sanang tapusin ang aking pag-aaral.”

Wow, what a big responsibility, isn’t it?!

While it is forgivable seeing politicians so hellbent in winning everyone’s vote by simultaneously broadcasting their platforms anywhere and everywhere what irritates me is when they start giving the public the wrong message that we can be highly dependent to the government.

Now here’s my take, if a President is elected it is not her obligation to put food in every household’s table. But I would agree that it is her duty to make sure our economy is at stable condition and that we have sufficient livelihood opportunities to improve our living. If a President or an entire body of politician is elected to office it is not their responsibility to send our children to school and pay for all the expenses. After all, we do not live in a charity world and that’s reality. But I would agree that it is their duty to ensure that the people is well and properly protected by the laws they pass and that they are applied fairly to all.

To be honest, this type of ad disillusions a lot of people. Because when the so-called “masa” start casting their votes they automatically think that they are voting for these people because they will give them heaven and riches.

And finally, can I just say: stop sugarcoating for crying out loud!