Unreasonable

What is unreasonable?

I don’t think we have to go through a lot of research in order to differentiate what is unreasonable and what is not. And I just realized today that not everyone is aware that they are being ‘unreasonable’

To my fellow Filipinos, I just want to remind you that we are protected by our Constitution (under Art. III, Sec. 2) against unreasonable searches and seizure by any agent or officer of the state. This includes police officers, traffic enforcers, military personnel and even your public school teacher. If the law provides these people with a ground to search or to seize your property, then we must accede to that. But remember that though can search or seize your property, they can only do so under reasonable circumstances.

What is reasonable? Is it reasonable for a police officer with a warrant to search your house and break your very precious china? Is it reasonable for a traffic officer to hit your vehicle after they issue you a ticket? Is it reasonable for an officer to still tow your car, in front of you, after they have notified you that you are illegally parked? I do not think so.

To all our highly regarded (supposedly) officers of the State, please respect our rights. Please be the beacons towards a brighter and better country. Please do not act capriciously and whimsically whenever you execute your duty. We, the common people, are just like you – we get hurt too when you shout at us. So please help make this country a better place to live in. And to drive at.