Propose A Law

[maxiev]

A law making jaywalking punishable by imprisonment for a week. Gradually increasing the prison sentence to a month for the second violation and a year for the third violation.

[oscartamaguchiblackface]

I'm actually amazed (and delighted) that Congress and the Senate actually proposed and approved a law that penalizes plunder with death. It was only GMA who took the death penalty off the table and replaced it with life imprisonment.

 

I suppose these congressmen and senators who approved this law never thought in a million years that this law would bite them in the ass later on. They thought they'd never get caught and arrogantly passed the law thinking "we are above this law." As far as these guys were concerned, plunder only applied to lowly government officials.

 

Goes to show that these senators and congressmen sometimes do not analyze the repercussions of their decisions. Buti nga sa kanila!!

 

If I were a senator or congressman, I cannot assume that I will be able to create a dynasty where my power and influence will be passed on to my heirs (just like the monarchs of olden days and the dictators of today) do.

 

That said, it would be to the interest of the senator and congressman to enact a law criminalizing squatting. Because they may be in power today but 10 years down the line, they may no longer be a part of the power elite. Their lands and properties may be invaded by squatters and they will have to abide with the present laws which coddle squatters.

 

They should move now and enact anti-squatting laws that will ensure that their lands are protected from illegal encroachment. Never mind the votes. If anti-dynasty laws are passed in the future, then squatter votes won't really matter.

 

 

 

[sonnyt111]

I'd like to propose a law reviewing the granting of bail particularly to repeat offenders. After an offender repeats the same crime three times after being granted bail, we should adopt a 3 strike rule. After the third arrest, the offender will no longer be eligible for bail and will have to sit in jail pending the results of his trial.

[maxiev]

I'd like to propose a law reviewing the granting of bail particularly to repeat offenders. After an offender repeats the same crime three times after being granted bail, we should adopt a 3 strike rule. After the third arrest, the offender will no longer be eligible for bail and will have to sit in jail pending the results of his trial.

Yes, recidivists should not be granted bail because releasing them will be detrimental to society.

[oscartamaguchiblackface]

I wish there was a law banning law enforcement officials from collecting money from victims of crimes before they work on their case.

 

So often, police won't proceed with the investigation unless the family of the victim coughs up money. Police will claim their vehicles have no fuel, they need money to eat at restaurants, etc.

 

Police should do their jobs without expecting victims to pay them off. They are paid with taxpayers' money. That should be more than enough.

 

Police who ignore the pleas of victims to help them seek justice unless they pay up should be fired.

[filibustero]

I wish there was a law banning law enforcement officials from collecting money from victims of crimes before they work on their case.

 

So often, police won't proceed with the investigation unless the family of the victim coughs up money. Police will claim their vehicles have no fuel, they need money to eat at restaurants, etc.

 

Police should do their jobs without expecting victims to pay them off. They are paid with taxpayers' money. That should be more than enough.

 

Police who ignore the pleas of victims to help them seek justice unless they pay up should be fired.

 

This could actually qualify for Bribery under the Revised Penal Code.

[sonnyt111]

I'd like a law where law enforcement officials are personally held liable for not strictly implementing laws. Criminal charges and not merely administrative charges should be filed against law enforcement officials for dereliction of duty.

[sandy51]

Propose a law na pag Senador hindi kasama sa non bailable offense. Aba, e sila naman gumawa nang batas tapos ngayon ang daming sinasabi. Pinapatulan naman ng media. E kung ganyan din lang naman e exempted nalang. Para matahimik nadin ang media.

[oscartamaguchiblackface]

It would be nice to have a law prohibiting government officials (especially congressmen and senators) from using expensive vehicles. I've seen several expensive vehicles using the number '8' plate on some Metro Manila roads. These include high end Mercedes Benz cars, Lexus vehicles, a Rolls Royce with the number 8 plate, and many other expensive vehicles. Seeing these lawmakers using such expensive vehicles leaves a terrible taste in the mouth.

 

The first thought that enters my mind is "so this is where my taxpayers' money is being spent."

[Z]

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That said, it would be to the interest of the senator and congressman to enact a law criminalizing squatting. Because they may be in power today but 10 years down the line, they may no longer be a part of the power elite. Their lands and properties may be invaded by squatters and they will have to abide with the present laws which coddle squatters.

 

They should move now and enact anti-squatting laws that will ensure that their lands are protected from illegal encroachment. Never mind the votes. If anti-dynasty laws are passed in the future, then squatter votes won't really matter.

 

They only need to repeal or amend the 'Lina law' which is considered political suicide.

 

Since our constitution apes the US we may as well have our TIN also serve as our voter's ID. If you're a mendicant I don't think you have a right to influence the political fate of the 'nation'.

I also agree with previous posts that consistent implementation of existing laws is required. I was once told that in an official trip to Thailand, a Congressman asked an official what their secret was in attaining 'tiger economy' status. The reply was ' Simple. We copied your constitution and implemented it'.

[camiar]

I didn't realize that I can't create new threads until Larry mentioned it...

 

Creating new, threads about what's going on around us has made this forum interesting. Is manilatonight becoming a bigot?

 

Anyway, as a sign of protest, why don't we all stop posting in this forum until ManilaTonight gives us back the right to create new threads.

 

Moderators: PM me once you guys changed your stupid rule.

 

Goodbye for now. I won't be posting no more till you give back our rights.

[ketz]

FOI. Urgent!

[Bugatti Veyron]

I didn't realize that I can't create new threads until Larry mentioned it...

 

Creating new, threads about what's going on around us has made this forum interesting. Is manilatonight becoming a bigot?

 

Anyway, as a sign of protest, why don't we all stop posting in this forum until ManilaTonight gives us back the right to create new threads.

 

Moderators: PM me once you guys changed your stupid rule.

 

Goodbye for now. I won't be posting no more till you give back our rights.

I wonder why the moderators still haven't replied to this complaint. I mean, whether they plan on changing this or retain the ban, I believe MTC netizens deserve some sort of explanation from the moderators.

[Edmund Dantes]

Pag may kaso at lalo pag nakakulong, bawal dapat kumandidato

[Bugatti Veyron]

Pag may kaso at lalo pag nakakulong, bawal dapat kumandidato

Agreed 100%. And if they are convicted, they should be disqualified forever from running for any government position. Because a crime such a plunder is a crime against the people that these government people swore to serve. They betrayed that trust so why allow them the opportunity to betray the people a second time?