The opposition to the People’s Initiative for charter change seems to be led by those who have misplaced their copy of the democratic handbook. 

A so-called “prayer rally” in Davao City, organized by the self-appointed guardians of constitutional sanctity, missed the memo on the essence of democratic rights.

The People’s Initiative isn’t a sinister plot hatched by political devils; it’s the Filipinos’ birthright to shape the destiny of their nation. 

True, there have been whispers of lawmakers sweetening the deal for signature collectors, but let’s not throw the baby out with the tainted bathwater. If there are issues with the process, fix them; don’t snatch away the people’s right to wield their constitutional power.

It’s as if some are more concerned with guarding the gates of democracy than letting the people actually walk through them. Perhaps a “Clueless Rally” would be more fitting, where participants can find their way back to the basics of democratic discourse.