The Death Of Justice
If for some reason that Sulpicio Lines gets out of this whole situation unscathed and still be able to continue with its operations, then surely we must ask ourselves what does this say about our society, our government, and justice in The Philippines. As we cry foul during elections, during kidnappings, during the deaths of individuals in robberies, what then must our reaction be when thousands have perished under the watch of Sulpicio Lines?
I will not ride on the belief that Sulpicio Lines must stay operational so that our economy can stay afloat or will not be disrupted in a major way. If there is a vacancy in contracts in which these shipments must be made, other companies can take the flak, the markets will dictate, and trust me, other companies will be more than happy to take the business out of the hands of Sulpicio Lines.
This is justice for me, and this is going to be the justice that many other Filipinos will be looking for. To put a stop to Sulpicio Lines.
Have we not lost enough lives to wake us up and make us realize that this company does not cherish human life as much as it cherishes the potential profits of setting out to sea even in going as far as to sail into the heart of a typhoon?
If a recent photo opportunity by Sulpicio’s Owner is any indication that what they want is to forgo any future multi-million dollar lawsuits, while trying to look good in the process, then we are in for a grand show of legal maneuverings and a public relations onslaught. A trend that goes as far back as the Doña Pas tragedy of the 80’s.
But if The Government is serious about a crackdown on this industry and making those responsible pay, then they must start with Sulpicio Lines, the majority of the accountability rests upon this company alone. If the government can crack down on oppositionists and activists, and even try to mount a government-led takeover of MERALCO, then surely in the name of justice, they can do the same against SULPICIO LINES.
But, at the end of the day, we can rely on government to do the job, or we can just, in a concurrent manner, take it upon ourselves, civil society, the private sector, and other organizations, and tell SULPICIO LINES that their time has run out.
I will not stand while Sulpicio tries to scam the families of the victims and then continue on their merry way as it becomes once again, business as usual.
The death of justice? Not while I’m still alive.
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