Often we trace the problems of our society to government’s inability to establish the rule of law, forgetting that the functions of government are far broader. Law is only one of several means at the disposal of government to achieve its ends. These ends include the production of wealth in sufficient quantity, and the provision … Read more
Unless a group claims outright responsibility for them, the task of dealing with terror bombs has to begin with deciphering the message they are meant to convey or the scenario they are trying to create. We must assume that terrorists intend not only to scare or sow panic but, more importantly, to deliver a message. … Read more
As a television host, I have spent the last 15 years asking questions in public. But I don’t think I could have summoned the insolence to ask the president (or anyone for that matter) if she was still having sex. One’s sex life is a very private matter. It was very bold of the journalist … Read more
The death of an American soldier, a Green Beret sergeant first class, in the Zamboanga bombing incident the other day came as a surprise to many people. Hardly anyone in Manila knew that there were remaining US troops in Mindanao. The public assumed they all left in June, mission accomplished. Abu Sabaya was pronounced dead, … Read more