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I personally hope he kills every goddamm one of them!

 

The People of the Philippines have spoken.
They are tired of seeing their sons, daughters, husbands, wives...entire country poisoned by the scourge of drugs and corruption, directly or indirectly.
The People elected Duterte specifically because they have become aware of the ridiculous efforts of the ruling class and law-enforcement to curb these tough issues. People of the West and beyond simply do not have the stomach to fix tough problems, but apparently that is starting to change.
In no way can extra-judicial killings be condoned, but I'll ask you this, would you rather your country be run by drug lords, or a killer of drug lords?

 

Socially, vigilantism type activities occur when the justice systems give impunity to too many people because of politics or wealth/power and the community runs out of patience for a corrupt justice system to correct itself,. Vigilantism starts handing out justice itself…. Changing the justice landscape from one of impunity for the well placed individual and giving some power to the ordinary citizen. Is it right?… probably not… but probably no better than the present system in place. Vigilantism can be eliminated, or at least reduced by operating a fair balanced justice system.

The Maguindanao massacre of 34 journalists , occurred on November 23, 2009, and still no convictions, almost 7 years. This type of justice causes vigilantism. The clan leader died of natural causes due to age, one of the accused got out for bail and ran for office last again recently. Impunity is available for those in power who can deliver the votes when necessary.

In The Philippines 176 journalist have been murder since 1986, no murders have been solved.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/.../duterte-endorses-killing... That is called impunity in action. Vigilantism is just the opposite.

 

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Shooting incident update

A lawyer from Siquijor was shot earlier today in Laguna, Brgy Looc at around 10:25am. The victim was brought to SUMC. no further information available at this time

 

After many years of being pro drug war advocate I have begun to take a different view on the war on some drugs.
In US there are many drugs prescribed by doctors and make it to the streets for sale. Only the outlaw drugs are warred against for the most part.
I agree that drugs, all drugs, should be legalized and taxed at a reasonable amount and sold. It would instantly put the drug dealers out of business which in turn would stop the violence associated with turf wars. It would also void many crimes, which are not being enforced in Philippines any way.
Probably not going to happen but one can dream.

 

People drink and smoke despite the well-known risks of addiction, cancer etc.
I doubt the vague chance of being shot (because being a consumer? Not going to happen even with Duterte) will stop any kid to try that forbidden stuff out. And why? Because it's forbidden. My parents always told me to never, ever try smoking. Guess what I did as soon as I got the chance?

 

Are we really surprised by this?