An iron is an element characterized by its being hard but malleable when exposed to high temperature, and if the temperature is too high this iron will melt. At some points, this is how I describe most militant groups; ironic in their principles and modus operandi.
I mean ironic because they want changes and reforms but hesitant to submit themselves even to the least solutions our government is imposing in solving its issues and problems. The present Maguindanao scenario is a condition that requires tough decesion. I agree with Speaker Nograles when he said, "the issuance of Proclamation 1959 will help the executive department to effectively restore the functions of the local government units in the province of Maguindanao and to preserve and restore public order and safety.” In other words, Proclamation 1959 is but proper for the moment. It is up the Congress to revoke it or not as long as peace and order will be restored otherwise more escalations will happen.
Let us see the other news: "Ampatuan loyalists clash with police". Is this a situation that can be handled by the civilians alone? And then the other news: "Solon also urges martial law in Lanao del Norte". What do you think makes a local executive believes that martial law is necessary in his jurisdictions? Is there a rebellion going on in Lanao del Norte? None! But the condition is a situation where the only solution is the deployment of military forces into the area.
We may not be experts in jurisprudence but the simpliest logic can be applied even in the biggest and more complex situations. Besides, laws of man are made by man alone and the only perfect law that cannot be revised is the Divine Law. Perhaps there is the need to expand the scope and/or conditions when and only when the rule of miltary law will be applied.
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