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I’m not above saying that I am wrong. And in the case of Alfredo Lim’s son, Manuel Lim, and his “alleged” involvement in a drug buy-bust operation, in which he “sold drugs”, I had first thought that Alfredo Lim’s “hands off” approach was a noteworthy sign that Alfredo Lim stood by his principles. Until that is, a few days ago, when his son was able to post bail, in the amount of P400,000. In which, in normal circumstances, it is impossible to post such a bail. And after a few blunt remarks from readers, I had to address this story.

Many of men, have been put behind bars for life, for much lesser circumstances, and yet, Lim’s son, Manuel Lim, a “known” drug user, who in a drug bust, went inside a car where money was exchanged, drugs were exchanged, is now out on bail. Such a serious crime, deserves no bail, especially when drugs plays such a devastating role in our society. I know first hand, what drugs can do to an entire community, when the result is murder, and the death of an innocent individual.

The evidence is lacking?

Atty. Bagatsing: Did you personally see the transaction inside the car?

Arresting Officer: No Sir. I only have knowledge that they have boarded.

Are they kidding us? What the hell do they expect us to think they did in the car? Give each other blowjobs?

And according to Atty. Bagatsing, because the backside of Manuel’s hands also had fluorescent powder from the marked money, that it can’t be possible for Manuel to have handled the money. What he doesn’t mention that both sides had the powder! I don’t know about this Attorney, but trust me, when you handle money, powder will eventually get on everything, and just touching your hands together is enough to have the powder spread.

And yes, of course, there is no evidence that Alfredo Lim had any involvement in the release of his son, and Lim is denying that he had a hand in it as well. But let’s be honest people, let’s really step back and decipher it for ourselves. When the father is as powerful as Alfredo Lim, and in a case like this, can we really believe Alfredo Lim?

But, this is besides the point, according to the Dangerous Drugs Act, anyone caught with more than 50 grams of shabu cannot post bail. Manuel had around 100 grams of Shabu.

I may have been wrong before, because maybe of my need to see the good in Alfredo Lim, but maybe I was too quick to commit such an act of faith. Shame on me I guess. I bet every damn drug dealer, pusher, and user, wishes they had Alfredo Lim as their father.

Such a despicable act of hypocrisy. And we wonder why, drugs, murder, and corruption still pervades our country. And why Mayor’s talk tough when it comes to drugs only to garner pogi points for elections. Manuel Lim, let’s get this guy off the streets! Alfredo Lim, let’s get this guy out of government!