Many people have criticized celebrities who have been expressing their objection on the Death Penalty Bill.
If you’re ignorant about the crimes that are punishable by the said bill, then you have had probably said these things before:
- “Buhay ang kinuha, buhay rin ang kapalit.”
- “Hihintayin n’yo pa ba na isa sa pamilya n’yo ang mapag-trip-an bago n’yo yakapin ang death penalty sa ‘Pinas?”
- “Kailangang mamatay ng mga masasamang loob para matakot silang gumawa ng krimen.”
- “Paano kung isa sa pamilya mo ang ma-rape? Hindi ka pa rin papayag sa death penalty?”
Mind you, the statements above were actual comments from some supporters of the Death Penalty Bill.
Agot Isidro, Cherry Pie Picache and other celebrities didn’t hesitate to oppose the bill, so does Vilma Santos-Recto.
The Star For All Season shared her thoughts about the bill on her Facebook page. She started, “Naniniwala ako sa hustisya.”
The 63-year-old believes that there is a right punishment for people who get convicted.
However, she also believes that everyone has the right to become productive members of the society.
“Everybody deserves a chance to correct their mistakes,” she emphasized.
She also added: “Reformation. Rehabilitation. Reintegration. Those are the three processes that I believe in.”
The former actress stressed that she understand the consequences of not supporting the bill. But “in the question of life and death, our conscience prevails.”
She further wrote, “Life is simply not ours to take.”
How Death Penalty Bill works?
So, before you bash the congresswoman of Lipa, Batangas, ask yourself: “What are the crimes punishable by death?”
For those who are still clueless over which crimes are included in Death Penalty Bill, they are none other than drug-related offenses.
Therefore, if your neighbor was raped or killed by somebody, the convicted one will not be punished by death, unless the court will prove that he uses illegal drugs.
Moreover, before you curse Vilma Santos, make sure you have read the entire article and didn’t depend on the headlines.
Still, we will see if someone’s using Free Facebook or not. Basa-basa rin ng article ‘pag may time, uy!
