Former Senior Government Officials

Dear Raffy and Mario, Let me share what's going on in my neck of the woods. There has been collusion between some military and PNP officials and drug lords for decades now. According to my sources, during Erap's time, Jude used to take the military chopper to attend the parties of one of the most "popular" narco-politicians in ARMM. Of course,no one will swear to this but everyone talks about it. Thus, both services are tarnished in our eyes. However, I agree with Mario. The military is everywhere. Should they be? I am part of the strategic studies group of the NDCP. In our discussions, many of the retired generals who are part of the SSG are critical of the military performing what should be civilian duties. Tama sila. If we keep using them for all civilian functions, how can the civilian institution ever reform or improve itself? While I believe that we should recognize exemplary service, we should be careful that we do not endorse additional duties for the military.