Cardinal sin is the savior of democracy?

I was born a few years before Martial Law was imposed and so I lived through the dark years of our history. It was a lot different back then, there really was no freedom at all, especially freedom of speech. I am blessed that my parents were activists back then and so I grew up politically aware. I knew of people who were picked up for their political beliefs and never came back. Mind you, my parents were working during day and would discretely go on "break" by joining rallies. My parents were adamant that we do not broadcast our political views because according to my mother she would die if any one of us were picked up by the military. I was allowed to go with my parents on some of the rallies and I became a really fast runner. If Cardinal Sin called for a rally, for sure my family would be there. Cardinal Sin was the one voice that made us strong knowing that the Church was behind us. I studied in a Catholic school but I was very guarded in my speech since I had classmates who had parents in the military. But Cardinal Sin was very strong guiding influence back then. He was a strong critic but Marcos could not touch him. I remember when he went on the air and told people to protect Enrile and Ramos and despite being afraid, we flocked to EDSA at first not knowing whether there would be other people who would heed his call. I was in first year college and I remember the terror in my heart when I thought the military was going to fire at us. I though "@#$$, I'm going to die a virgin." I was personally moved that the priests and nuns sent by Cardinal Sin came and they went right in front of the tanks. Cardinal Sin was the one person that stopped Marcos and his minions from being totally ruthless. That is why I understand what moves Noynoy. Imagine growing up where your father is a prisoner because of his beliefs in such an oppressive condition, and being assassinated later. If I were in his place, I would have a lot of hate in my heart but he has become stronger instead.

Cardinal Sin was very instrumental in the people power revolution with Cory Aquino.. He stood for the people and the voice of the catholic faith.. he moved the nation to win over tyranny by a bloodless revolution... He championed democracy at that time, I feel it was a concerted effort, its not a one man show.

I've read what Cardinal sin did and I've grown to admire his courage. I was just a baby when Martial Law was in effect but my parents told me stories about what happened that era. Cardinal Sin was a beacon to all hopeless Filipinos back then and he was truly the spark that started the EDSA revolution.

I was also born 1971 so I guess I grew up during martial law. My parents have witnes most of it and I happen to witness how Cardinal Sin openly opposed the Marcos regime especially when Ninoy was assassinated. I guess being in the highest position in the Catholic church he was virtually untouchable that is why he could express his feelings towards the administration. I think Cardinal Sin has moved this country and made democracy alive during those times that no one dared to oppose the ruling regime.