Life’s a Salad

In the battle that goes on through life, I ask but a field that is fair

A chance that is equal with all in the strife, and the courage to strive and to dare

If I should triumph, let it be by the code.  With my faith and my honor held high

And if I should lose, let me stand by the road.  And cheer as the winner goes by.

    July 4th was indeed a lesson to be learned for both inmates and Bureau of Jail Management of Lumbia City Jail after 9 inmates who were reportedly part of  the notorious Batang Mindanao 29 (BM 29) and Batman 357 gangs staged a mock fight past 4:00pm during the scheduled inspection of the prisoners. And as expected the jail guards went running to the scene to try and pacify the commotion. The inmates then took this opportunity to make an escape. They climbed and jumped over the tower.

    The escaped inmates were convicted of crimes such as murder, kidnapping and violation of the Dangerous Drug act of 2002 or Republic Act 9165.

    During the pursuit operation, three of the escaped inmates was shot dead identified as Rudy Jumaynon, Crisanto Diomante, and Jerry Jumaynon known as the "Claveria Boys". Another three which police identified as Josue Sumilia, Ricky Jumaynon, and Rogelio Paraguya were injured and shot in the hands and legs.

   The ninth escapee was apprehended today after police reportedly found him lying on the grasslands in the near by barangay after being deprived of food and water for nearly four days. Weak and demented, he then succumbed to the arrest.

    This is not the first time that such incident happend. Two years ago, named as the worst Jailbreak in the country, 50 inmates escaped from the same prison. Some if not alot are still believed to be roaming around the city and possibily to other places in the country and God knows what kind of havoc these men have been brewing. 

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   I should commend the fast action of the law enforcers in pursuing the inmates. But it would have been better if the Bureau of Jail Management have been more stern in looking after the prisoners. There is aboslutely no room for leniency in guarding them. We are talking of convicted criminals here!

    The guards might have gotten used to the daily routine and somehow were relaxed that ineed nothing will happen. After all, we have ammos and the wall is high. Nothing has happened for the past 2years what could happen?  Well people, this one could.

    It is part of your job desription. Hence the term "guarding" get it? It defeats the essence of it. So be warry and impose more strict rules. Not just for the inmates but for the rest of the guards as well.  

   Sure, there might be some little possibility that these men have already served their penance and would want to start anew but to escape is not an excuse. But of course, admittedly the judicial system in the Philippines is even slower than a slug and a snail’s speed combined but by escaping, they have even more condemned themselves.

   Wait, what were these men thinking of? Oh yes yes… too much pinoy action movies could be bad. FPJ did it. Robin Padilla escaped from prison in one of his movies. Bong Revillia did. Eddie Garcia can banish a whole police troup. So can i!

    One word: idiots!

    They’re actors for crying out loud. Its freakin movie! This is life.

    On a more serious note, what would have happened if they weren’e apprehended? If more convicted criminals escaped from prison. There’s the possibility that they could be even worse than they were.  And who would take the toll? The common people who fall victim everyday of crimes ranging from a simple pickpocketing to murder.

    So the lesson is: For the Jail Guards, you’re there to guard. So keep your eyes open and your senses ready. Its a shame that the law enforcers of our countries are consisted of st*pid pot-bellies.

   For the inmates: You’re not action stars dearies. If you did something bad then this is what you reap. We all grew up on the premise that punishment is most of the times teaches you the lesson. Forgiveness comes with penance. Not another crime committed.
 

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    Bottom line i guess, that these are the facts that makes life’s salad bitter. It makes life’s tomatoes rotten. Its the worms which eats the green leaves of icebergs, romanias, and lettuces. Another fact is that we, as individuals are given a choice either to be good or bad. To be wise or st*pid. To be concerned or apathetic.

    Choices are laid down in front of us everyday. It would be up to us to decide which one to pick. 

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