Repost: Vigilance

I must laud the present administration. The recent declaration of Martial Law that has stifled our brothers and sisters in the south is by far the magnum opus of all its years of legal gymnastics and political manipulation. Congratulations, Madame President, you have proven to us by all measures you will stop at nothing to have your way.

You have proven to us your desperation.

The president has invoked the most heinous transgression of civil liberties upon her people. She has opened the real possibility of diminishing the crimes of rape and murder to mere and pardonable “rebellion,” if you may even call it that.

The declaration of martial law opens a Pandora’s box of dangerous scenarios feared by political analysts, human rights lawyers and lawmakers. Real or perceived, these fears speak to one truth: the president of the democratic republic of the Philippines holds an iron fist over the country, and she won’t let us forget it.

(What’s more, to deflect from this base political charade, her supporters have linked the Massacre to none other than Tita Cory, and accuse Noynoy and Mar of political impotence when as soon as the declaration was made they already made their stand known and immediately began the process of countering this transgression.)

The queen of lies, deceit and powerlust has clamped down on democracy one time too many. We must make a stand: NO MORE! As Noynoy Aquino said, this is a time for all of us to be sober, discerning, vigilant and unafraid.

The rule of law must prevail. It is the only thing that keeps our fragile democracy from falling into pieces.

Article courtesy of  Nina Sanchez, Editor NoyNews