Zamboanga stand-off: Opting for the "shortcut syndrome" because it's the easier solution

Everyone must understand that the 96 Peace deal was offered by FVR to both MNLF & MILF (the latter, you all know, broke from the MNLF because they refused the Tripoli Agreement and preferred to continue the fight for secession). In essence, the MNLF dropped the secession doctrine after the 96 peace deal was forged, thanks to FVR; the MILF shunned the deal and continued with its secession war, funded by Malaysia. 

Today, the MILF, under the influence of Malaysia has managed to secure its own "peace deal" with Govt which would pave the way for sharing of sovereignty with the Republic. And why do you think Malaysia was chosen to engineer this peace deal with the MILF? Did Malaysia influence events and engineered the deal out of altruism?

You may kill Nur Misuari today but the problem with his supporters and the Southern Mindanao will remain. If you don't want the MNLF problem anymore, then the Armed Forces of the Philippines (which will be undoubtedly cheered by many Filipinos) need to annihilate the whole MNLF, their men, their women, their children, their unborn babies and every single living being remotely associated to the MNLF but even then you will have NO GUARANTEE that in the future you won't have a problem -- but the next time it will be with the MILF!!!

And the problem with the MILF will be of far bigger consequence, far more lethal because you will have to face Malaysia alongside them! (Oh, yes, we know, when that happens, Pinoys will shrug their shoulders and say, "Eh, wala naman tayong magagawa" the constant refrain from many commenters when the Sultanate forces of Sabah staked their claim in Tanduo and PH did NOT LIFT A FINGER IN THEIR DEFENCE while they were being murdered! But when it comes to Filipinos killing their own, they cheer on.)

Why are Filipinos allowing themselves to be manipulated into killing their own? Is it because it is easier to fight among themselves? Is it because it is the shortcut route - a shortcut remedy, something that Pinoys have a penchant for, preferring the "kill the MNLF" solution because it is easier, quicker perhaps than to have to face a more complex problem, i.e., MALAYSIA-MILF?

Tell Government to face the problem not with the barrel of the gun against its own but to re-examine with the MNLF what is wrong... Review the 96 Peace deal. Start from there. Govt has not been exactly above board in meeting its obligations in relation to the 96 Peace Deal.

Our advice to Prof Nur Misuari: Sit down with Govt and talk; send emissary to tell Govt that you will lay down your arms and that you want to talk. Request an OIC member to parlay for you if necessary. There are members of Govt, we are confident, who are not completely devoid of brains. Ask FVR to be your envoy...

A recap: 'Warring' with your own is not a solution in Mindanao.

It took Europeans tens of millions of dead, maimed, lives and places destroyed for more than 1,000 years to realise this and so, created Europe (EU). There is no need to wait a thousand years for Filipinos to see that warring with their own is not a solution. Reserve your strength to fight your foreign enemies before they dismember the Republic

Those who fan the flames of war against their own people need to understand that they are leading this country to disaster when they lose the ultimate war with its foreign enemies who are lurking at the gates, ready to pounce on the weakened and divided Philippines ...

Again, sit down with the "insurgents" and review the 1996 Peace Deal. Admittedly, it's a more difficult solution than just to "Kill! Kill!" This penchant for opting for the easy solution to avoid facing the tougher options must stop. Less shortcuts please!

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