I believe that all of you know and have heard
about corruption. Corruption came from a latin word “corruptio” which means
rotten, spoiled. Generally the definition of corruption is the misuse of
entrusted power for personal benefit. The corruptor took someone else’s rights
(something that actually does not belong to them) only for their benefit. So
far, many of corruption issues related on political issue. Then corruption has
been the biggest evil in our society.
I will give you an illustration. Your
mother told you to bring a lunch box your sister who forgot to bring her lunch
box, but on the way school you ate your lunch box and her lunch box. Your
sister then eats nothing at all. Is that corruption? Now imagine that lunch box
was money which is allocated to public sector.
Many governors abandoned their responsibility because of their greed.
Corruption it is not only about taking what is not mine. Many cases have shown
that bribery is one of corruption too. Bribery as long as disadvantages other person
called corruption. Sadly in this century people have grown insatiable appetite
for money. This type of people will do anything to get more income (cash). In
spite of the constant promises and talks about the importance of the
value-based life, the outside show of being influenced by corruption goes on. I
think that corruption is a passive killer. Corruptor does not kill you directly
but they all took your rights and everything so they are a passive killer.
I
think that we should fight against corruption because corruption makes hunger,
growth of poverty, endangers morals, and disadvantages the others. It can be
only possible if people can understand and start to believe the values of
ethics and morality in their life. In my opinion integrity is the key about how
to minimize the corruption. Integrity is the key of living as human. Having
integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way. Say no to what is not right. Integrity is
like commitment to do what is right. Everything is start from ourselves. For
example, we can refuse to participate in any activities that are considered
bribery, not cheating during the test. Engage the youth of our country about
what ethical behavior. I hope government soon makes a tough sanction for those
who did corruption.
