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Momentum vs criminality, drugs
CRIMINALITY, particularly drug-related offenses, may be on the way to being greatly minimized. In this aspect of peace and order, the first 100 days of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was encouraging.
Thousands of suspected drug users and pushers turned themselves in to the police. But even before the President formally assumed the presidency, we already saw how suspected drug personalities surrendered. Never in the history of criminality of the Philippines have we seen drug users, pushers and the like surrender in this manner.
Minus the extrajudicial killings, it is hoped that the government can maintain this momentum and neutralize more drug suspects.
The illegal drug trade is a major problem. The first 100 days of Duterte showed that while it is impossible to eradicate crime, greatly minimizing it is quite doable.
It is hoped that the President will fulfill his campaign promise of a strong anti-crime advocacy. This goal takes a lot of resolve, it takes a lot of will, it takes a lot of courage.
We should all be hopeful that the government accomplishes its mission against crime and drugs, for our and our future generation’s sake. Of course, this must be done while upholding due process of law and human rights. There must be no compromise in this regard. Never.
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