serial cut.
go media.
faub.org.
paloma rincon.
it would be great to have studios like these here in the philippines. we already have lots of talented artists. unfortunately, we lack the resources.
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On another story, PGMA pardoned Joseph Estrada. Like others, i am also disappointed with this news. The basic premise of this decision (as far as what we hear in the news goes) is political and social unity. Ever since she became president because of Estrada's ouster, Arroyo has been bombarded with criticism and impeachment attempts not only from Estrada's supporters, but from other parties as well. I can understand the decision on this standpoint-- I suppose it would be better if she could get at least one angry mob off her back.
But from a judicial standpoint, this really does not make any sense. The point of the whole justice system is to punish people who have been proven guilty of committing a crime in order to stop them from doing the same thing again and set an example to other citizens. In basic Psychology, this is to alter one's behavior through operant conditioning. Assuming this is indeed effective, how in the world are we supposed to minimize, if not eradicate, instances of graft and corruption in our country, if our own government does not adhere to these principles? It even goes as far as petty criminal cases, such as those who have been convicted of house robberies-- does this mean that if they ask for "pardon" , they will be set free as well? Or how about if they reason out that his/her mother is dying and they just HAVE to be with her in her last hours? Do we set them free? Our government put to jail someone who has robbed our country of millions of pesos, and after a few years and a plea for presidential pardon, they set that person free. And this person NEVER even said sorry, much less admit his guilt. They might as well liberate every criminal in Bilibid or wherever else in our country who asks for pardon. heck.
go media.
faub.org.
paloma rincon.
it would be great to have studios like these here in the philippines. we already have lots of talented artists. unfortunately, we lack the resources.
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On another story, PGMA pardoned Joseph Estrada. Like others, i am also disappointed with this news. The basic premise of this decision (as far as what we hear in the news goes) is political and social unity. Ever since she became president because of Estrada's ouster, Arroyo has been bombarded with criticism and impeachment attempts not only from Estrada's supporters, but from other parties as well. I can understand the decision on this standpoint-- I suppose it would be better if she could get at least one angry mob off her back.
But from a judicial standpoint, this really does not make any sense. The point of the whole justice system is to punish people who have been proven guilty of committing a crime in order to stop them from doing the same thing again and set an example to other citizens. In basic Psychology, this is to alter one's behavior through operant conditioning. Assuming this is indeed effective, how in the world are we supposed to minimize, if not eradicate, instances of graft and corruption in our country, if our own government does not adhere to these principles? It even goes as far as petty criminal cases, such as those who have been convicted of house robberies-- does this mean that if they ask for "pardon" , they will be set free as well? Or how about if they reason out that his/her mother is dying and they just HAVE to be with her in her last hours? Do we set them free? Our government put to jail someone who has robbed our country of millions of pesos, and after a few years and a plea for presidential pardon, they set that person free. And this person NEVER even said sorry, much less admit his guilt. They might as well liberate every criminal in Bilibid or wherever else in our country who asks for pardon. heck.
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