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Martial law in Maguindanao?
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by Babel-Fish | November 29, 2009 at 01:22 pm
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I really hate to see military power wilded in such away, but possibly its the only answer to rid this area of private armies. But isn't the military and the police already trying to do just that?
A congressman asked yesterday President Arroyo to declare martial law in Maguindanao to “suppress lawless violence” in the province and cause the immediate arrest of the estimated 100 men behind the vicious massacre of 57 people in the province.
Quezon City Rep. Matias Defensor Jr., chair of the House committee on justice, made the proposal as Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro, Jr. called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately order the suspension of the civilian permits to bear firearms outside of residence, particularly in war-torn areas and so-called election ”hotspots” to prevent another Maguindanao massacre.
Defensor, also chairperson of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD in Quezon City, said oppositors should argue against his recommendation “not on the basis of political expediency but on the basis of how Filipinos could best obtain justice for the slain women, journalists and civilians” in the carnage.
The veteran lawmaker pointed out that that Congress, voting jointly, may revoke within 48 hours the martial law proclamation.
He added that the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus may also be studied as an option to stop bloodshed in Maguindanao.
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at 20:29 on December 5th, 2009
The declaration of martial law by President Arroyo is just and practical. Every Filipino is mad about the brutal killings of those 57 slain victims. I would rather like the perpetrators to also die a violent death. They only think of their self-interests-they are blinded by their greed for power and money but now is the beginning of their political dynasty's death. May God burn their souls in hell!
at 21:19 on December 11th, 2009
I believe that the Martial Law declared in the Maguindanao is necessary and constitutional. I believe in this because for one, it is duely authorized by the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the President herself, an executive decision that only "she" can do. Calling the AFP and the PNP at this point is highly suggestive because the murder in Ampatuan was quire significant in number and that there is a visible resistance from some civilian armed men.
Rebellion in the constitutional definition does not only limit to the thought of active use of weaponry and use of violence. Rebellion is also called to a situation wherein the law is not working in the system.
Consider "rebellion" in the sense that the injustice and oppression of the state and people was lead by the Governor himself and a number of government employees and connected politicians in Maguindanao. The judiciary system has also been influenced by this politics, vested interest for political and economic power are evident.
With this, I believe that the order of such rule is needed, as to revamp of the officials and restore peace, order and economic and political freedom.
at 23:30 on December 12th, 2009
the decleration of martial law is injustice because the residents of Maguindanao was being affected and besides what was happening there is not a rebillion-it was a Massacare. it was clearly stated that martial law can only be imposed if there was a rebellion or a clear treat on the government. Ampatuans are loyalist on the Arroyos administration and the guns and bullets found on the Ampatuans house was given by the government... So how could be a rebillion being made?