Netizens slammed Dick Gordon
Senator Dick Gordon has this statement in a recent interview, “pagod na kami”, and this was lambasted by netizens.
The lawmaker, who also happens to be the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, had a phone interview on GMA’s morning show Unang Hirit.
He was interviewed by host/news anchor Connie Sison regarding the COVID-19 mass testing in the Philippines. Gordon said that there is no easy way to reimburse the payment for the testing.
When Sison was about to ask her follow-up question, the Senator interrupted her and said, “You listen to me please, kasi parang di ka nakikinig. I’m sorry but I need to be frank.”
Gordon stressed that people should understand that taking the COVID-19 test has a payment. As the lawmaker continue to have his fiery statement, Sison greeted him. “Alright, Senator, magandang umaga naman ho sa inyo sir,” the news anchor said.
Then, Dick Gordon said, “hindi, pagod na kami.” This interview of the lawmaker received bashing on Twitter. Several netizens pointed out that even though he is tired, he has no right to be rude.
Watch the video clip posted on the Twitter account of Janus Zuniga de Leon.
Some even pointed out that frontliners are much tired than him while some said that it is part of his responsibility to relate to the people what they need to know.
Here are some of the comments.
“Gordon’s interview today in Unang Hirit shows that no matter how well-educated a person is, you can really never teach him the value of respect. I understand his outrage but he could’ve expressed it in a more respectful manner. His message would’ve come across clearly.” – Twitter user @franzcabidog
“Again, let’s hold our public officials to a higher standard. Idc how great Gordon was/is or how tired he is. Wag magpa interview kung hindi kayang ihandle. Release a press statement instead. FFS, some politicians need a PR team talaga.” – Twitter user @Katgee709
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