PLEASE READ THIS:
https://www.eaglenews.ph/lp-president-pangilinan-defends-partymates-aquino-roxas-raising-mamasapano-incident-anew-is-pure-simple-politicking-he-says/
https://www.eaglenews.ph/lp-president-pangilinan-defends-partymates-aquino-roxas-raising-mamasapano-incident-anew-is-pure-simple-politicking-he-says/
My Take:
I contemplated in NOT writing anything about this but could not contain the urge to not say my piece. If you look at it in one side, this is politicking. Kiko’s right. This is a matter for the court to work with and provide avenues for the accused to defend themselves. On the other side, #SAF44 is another part of our history which should always be remembered just like #EDSAPeoplePower. Although #SAF44 is one dark side of our history and government, it thought us valuable lessons to NEVER FORGET the HEROISM of the 44 citizens of this country who were tasked to fight for the Philippines’ causes.
I contemplated in NOT writing anything about this but could not contain the urge to not say my piece. If you look at it in one side, this is politicking. Kiko’s right. This is a matter for the court to work with and provide avenues for the accused to defend themselves. On the other side, #SAF44 is another part of our history which should always be remembered just like #EDSAPeoplePower. Although #SAF44 is one dark side of our history and government, it thought us valuable lessons to NEVER FORGET the HEROISM of the 44 citizens of this country who were tasked to fight for the Philippines’ causes.
The problem with us Filipinos, we always tend to forget the dark parts of our history so we can move forward. This is what we were taught and should always be the case every time. We only resorted to providing the fallen with military honor but has not given them the justice that they and their families truly deserve - at least not yet after all the years passed since.
When politicians mention #EDSAPeoplePower during election campaigns, they capitalize on the glamour of how the unity of the people overthrew a government but failed to mention the negative after effects of the sudden change of leadership to the economy that also affected the most vulnerable parts of society. On the other hand, when some politicians mention #SAF44 during election campaigns, others immediately cry out foul and accuse others of mere politicking because it hurts their chances of getting re-election. To me, this is outright injustice.
Yes, #EDSAPeoplePower put the Philippines in the global democratic map that showcases the citizens power against an oppressive government. It showed how we, Filipinos can unite to make the change we at least hoped for. On the case of #SAF44, they may just be small in numbers but they represent the objective of millions of Filipinos who still hope for a peaceful Philippines for their children. They put their lives, united on the frontline in support for the government’s noble cause to eradicate terrorism. Unfortunately, it was the same government who did not do anything while they are getting feasted upon inside the lion’s den.
The two examples featured the same HEROISM against threats so why brand them differently? Why #EDSAPeoplePower could be tagged as fact stating while #SAF44 politicking? I am sorry but I probably could never understand. Please enlighten me.
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