WITH all due respect to the parents, late Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino and former President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco Aquino, I cannot help but lash out at the immoral gall of their son Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III who attacked the pardon of former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada without seemingly reviewing his family’s history first.

Noynoy stated his position by saying that: “….on the pardon aspect, it is my fundamental principle that if anybody committed a crime, time should be served and if punishment is not meted out, what will happen to us?" For cosmic justice’s sake, what "principle" is he talking about?

Are you interested in living in the very best conditions possible? Studies and experts alike believe that the words you listen to, the people you surround yourself with, and the environment you keep does wonders for your peace of mind and overall well being. So, how do you ensure that you’re living in the optimal conditions?

There are better ways to save the environment than charging for plastic grocery bags. Rewarding consumers, instead of punishing them, is what grocery stores need to embrace.

Many environmentalists argue that plastic grocery store bags are a hazard to the environment. Although you might agree with this statement, are you willing to spend even more money to be environmentally-conscious, especially during these tough economic times?

Raising the tax rates on incomes as they rise such as earnings of $750,000 are taxed higher than earnings of $75,000 is an example of the Utilitarian argument.

Ideology refers to a set of consistent ideas that seeks to explain the events that characterize the world, and how appropriate changes can be made.

Work can be a stressful place. Some people seem to operate according to their own inane laws. Knowledge is the first step to being able to laugh off the idiocy.