I am disgusted to hear that an executive clemency is recommended for ex-Congressman Romeo Jalosjos, who is now serving two life terms for raping an 11-year old girl. I'd love to face the people pursuing this matter, and give them a piece of my mind.

The Bureau of Corrections Hospital has reports showing that the former lawmaker is suffering from a heart condition which could strike anytime and cause his death; hence, the recommendation. But this will not be acted upon until the Department of Health and a doctor from Malacañang confirms the said findings. Representatives are yet to be sent to perform an executive check-up on Jalosjos.

Please do not think that I am being merciless to an old, and possibly dying, man by questioning the hope that he may be set free. I just find it rather unfair especially to the victim, whose memories of youth were blemished - no, contaminated - by such an evil doing. Plus, I don't believe Jalosjos is the only one inside that jail who endures a serious illness. There may be some inmates who are older than he is, or whose condition is more critical than his - why should Jalosjos, of all people sentenced by our justice system, be the first in the list of those recommended for clemency? Why is he a special case all of a sudden?

"It was reported that his life is in danger. It must be coordinated immediately because if anything bad will happen to him we will be blamed as usual," Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said.

Is that the reason why they're pushing for an immediate verdict? To avoid blame if Jalosjos' condition turned worse? And who on earth will blame them, anyway - Jalosjos' friends and relatives? And why, for goodness' sake? For not setting him free despite his shortcomings...? Should he be set free, in the first place?

I wonder if the same people Secretary Gonzalez refer to did blame the Justice Department a few years back, when the sentence was actually given to the former congressman. Oh, I'd love to imagine that - people blaming the republic for punishing a man who destroyed an innocent child's future. Haha.

Bear in mind that his crime is rape. That's the worst thing that could happen to a woman - heck, a girl.

Forgiveness? Compassion?

I think he gave up his right to live when he selfishly satisfied his urges at the expense of a young child. He was lucky to get two life terms instead of death.

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Parang hindi ako bagay maging lawyer ah, masyado akong nagiging emosyonal sa mga ganitong usapin... PAK!