Full force of the law, not Martial law, dummy!

There's a joke spreading around about this Martial law declaration of Mrs. Arroyo. The joke is that during the meeting called by Mrs. Arroyo, a debate broke out among members of her Cabinet. The Cabinet was split between the Hawks and the Black Doves. The Hawks, led by Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales want Mrs. Arroyo to declare martial rule, while the Black Doves want her just to apply the full force of the law.

Gonzales: " Let's use this occasion Madame to show our enemies that you're still powerful and that you mean business in Mindanao. Martial law now!" (grinning like the devil)

Mrs. Arroyo: "hummm....yan ka na naman Berto, tawang demonyo ka na naman. But, I like your suggestion.." (smiling)

Claudio: " Madame, this is not the time to declare martial rule. Walang factual basis eh. We already neutralized the Ampatuans. Our troops are there and they secured the place already. What we need is the application of the full force of the law."

Mrs. Arroyo: " Yes, yes, tama ka Gabby. Dami na tayong tropa dun...gusto ko yan, hahaha!"

Gonzales: " Madame, remember, they discovered a huge pile of firearms with DND markings...baka madiskubre nilang mga gifts mo yun sa mga Ampatuans..."

Claudio: " Madame, madaling itago yan...it is a PR problem, not a military one...Full force of the law lang.."

Gonzales: " Hindi, martial law!"

Claudio: " Full force of the Law!"

Gonzales : " Martial law!"

Claudio: " Full force of the Law!"
(with hands clutching his back due to scoliosis. Mrs. Arroyo saw Claudio grimacing in pain. She felt pity. She saw how honest Claudio was fighting for what he was shouting for and she wants to give him what he wanted.

Gonzales was standing and shouting before the face of Claudio while Claudio was also standing and shouting a few inches close to Gonzales' face)

Mrs. Arroyo: " O sige na nga, martial law na Gabby!"

Gabby fell from his seat and never recovered. He immediately tendered his resignation.