Peace and order

IN MY work and business, when I am unable to accomplish my objectives and targets, I can expect to lose my job and clients' trust. When the PNP [Philippine National Police] and military are unable to establish the peace and order expected from [them by] taxpayers and citizens, they should be held accountable or else lose their respect and position. Regardless of who or what are responsible for the increasing extra-judicial killings, rampant kidnappings and breakdown of discipline among the ranks of our uniformed personnel, the leadership of these national institutions do not deserve the continuing support of the people or our "duly elected" government... unless of course, these civil disturbances are exactly what we want. We the people have said no but have no direct authority to act. The administration has the authority to act but remains "reluctant"? Or should we conclude a conspiracy or are they they just plain incompetent? We deserve a better government and social justice. Whatever economic gains we profess as a nation, [if] we fail to uphold justice [it] will destroy all of us over time. -- Manny Esclante, Alberta, Canada