March 20, 2010
Moros Fearful of Terror Bills Potential for Abuse
Published on February 11, 2007
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Terrorized. Members of the Suara Bangsamoro partylist group hold a demonstration on Friday against the anti-terrorism bill. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)
By Grace S. Uddin
davaotoday.com
DAVAO CITY — Three months ago, Naif Yaken applied for a job in one of the plywood companies here. The work was simple: all Yaken had to do was stick the plywood together.
But the 20-year-old Moro, who supports his parents and four siblings, did not get the job. A man who applied at the same time with Yaken got it instead. Yaken now speculates that, had it not been for his religion, which is Islam, he would have gotten the job.
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We are thinking ahead too much. It has never happen yet. And, we are already so fearful. It is like saying “I’m dying.” After a few more hours, I did not die. In fact, I’m alive and well. There is really nothing to be fearful about. Anyways, Mindanaons are good people to begin with.
Well, that’s the same thing they said when Marcos declared martial law. “The guy is good, a genius. He will make the Philippines great!” etc. etc.
And don’t you read the news? What do you mean it “has never happen yet”? Are you sure you are from Mindanao? Your name sounds like a Moro name — are you sure you are a Moro?
Terrorism Bill is a minomer and misconception. It sounds so scary. They should not call the bill as terrorism bill in the first place. It is more like modernization of the Justice System. The Justice System is so primitive. There are so many assasination here and there. It can not be solve. Well, there is not enough mechanisms, and tools to solve the crimes. So, the investigation can not go any further. We need more mechanisms, and tools to build the case, and gather credible and solid evidence. Eventually, the judge can make better decisions. And now, we complain why there are no resolutions to assasinations. Here is a thought. Give justice a chance to succeed.