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'If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get one million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.'
-Robert X. Cringely (from geek wisdom)
Ooops, she did it again. As early as August, she had been advised not to parade crime suspects in front of the media. Yesterday, she paraded what she claimed to be a top bomber from the Abu Sayyaf Group. Fortunately for Ms. Arroyo, and unfortunately for the suspect, including the ones she presented to media in the past, this "right" is not included in the Republic Act No. 7438, defining certain rights of arrested persons. This is being addressed by House Bill 181. Nevertheless, when Ms. Arroyo said "He's the top bomber, the number one bomber, of the Abu Sayyaf," did she not already pass her judgment on the accussed which the constitution mandates to be treated as innocent unless proven guilty? And when no less than the President does this, does she not unduly influence the judicial process?
I am in full support of Ms. Arroyo's crackdown on the Abu Sayyaf Group. But please, my goodness, respect human rights. Let the courts do their work. If Ms. Arroyo's counter-terrorism efforts vs. the Abu Sayyaf are effective, she doesn't have to do this shit. Yes, it's shit.
posted by Allan at 2:01 PM (GMT+8)
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