Malacanang did the right thing when it enjoined other media outlets to keep their silence on the kidnapping. That's a correct move. Terrorists like the ASG want nothing more than publicity. Money is just a secondary thing for them.
That's why its most imperative for bloggers to be responsible also like mainstream media. Everyone who knows something about this abduction should cooperate with government in solving this issue, if this, indeed, was an abduction. If Ces was abducted by the legitimate ASG members, chances are, she's okey. However, if pseudo members of the group masterminded this caper, then, its a totally delicate situation which must be approached with extreme caution by everyone. Why?
Because Ces could be used as a political pawn by those who want to destabilize the government. She could be killed. Or she could be harmed.
I ask our fellow Muslim brothers in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan--help secure the safety of my friend Ces Drilon. Help convince her abductors to turn Ces over to the civilian authorities in that area. Tell her to call the ABS-CBN desk and assure her bosses that she and her crew are safe and sound.
A safe and unharmed Ces Drilon will prove to the world that in that part of the world, civility and humanity are still being exercised by the Slaves of Allah SWT.
but if the ASG want nothing more than publicity, then denying them the publicity - this media blackout - would make them angrier.
ReplyDeleteWell put sir, well put. Here's more sober analyses such as yours!
ReplyDeleteNo. A media blackout is the best thing to do to de-escalate the situation, stuart.
ReplyDeleteAfter the release of Ces, what government should do is to get those bastards from their lairs and try them in the courts of men.