Martyrs, they say, undergo a phase of doubt in their lives. Before they become holymen, they first suffer a phase of the severest temptation. This phase is called the dark night of their souls.
Our soldiers right now are faced with the same dilemma. Should they continue to serve an illegitimate president or serve the People, the rightful Power of the Nation? Should they blindly follow the "chain of command" though it continues and proves to be immoral, corrupt and bereft of moral authority to govern? Should they stain their hands with blood of their brothers just to satiate the lust of a few hawks in the corridors of power?
Such a dilemma exists. For one, soldiers are common people. They feel what the people feel. They suffer what the people are continually suffering. Day to day, soldiers worry about their poor, impoverished families. They sacrifice their lives, but for what? To support an illegitimate president and an immoral war? Is their sacrifice worthy enough?
Now is the time for soldiers to ponder their present state of affairs. Now's the moment for them to pray hard and decide. They must choose between being blind followers of evil men. Or, be martyrs and fight these evil men that lurks in the corridors of power.
O enlightened soldiers of the Filipino People! Seize your destinies! Now is the time to make history.
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