Filipino Execution in China: Should the Government Interfere?

News of three Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking hit the stands these past days. Despite pleas from our government, China stands firm in its decision to execute the Pinoys via firing squad.

As I listen to more details of this event, I reach the conclusion that the convicted people knew what they were actually doing in exchange for money- very precious commodity to many Filipinos fighting tooth and nail just to earn some. 

Then they were caught and are facing the death penalty. Now they call on the government for help.Now my question is this- should the government interfere in this case?

Unlock the Quote #1

"He is nothing who can do nothing. He can achieve nothing, fulfill nothing, without working."
1. Explain the passage.
2. State your stand.
3. Give an example to illustrate your stand.

Post Something Worth Discussing

Nobody has monopoly of issues that could be points for discussion. What are you thinking? What issues would you like to raise so you can tickle the minds of your classmates?

1. Post one issue on your own blog site. Issue should be timely, relevant to teenagers like you and could arouse conflicting ideas.
2. Visit blog sites of your classmates and comment on the issues they have raised.
3. Answer queries and comments given in your blog post.
4. Close comments by February 25, 2011.

My Work, My Identity

     In the real world, we are known because of the work we do. For example, when people do not exactly know the person being discussed, they ask questions like: "You mean Anna, the fish vendor?" Or "Are you talking about Pedro, the carpenter from Samoki?"
     Even in the olden times, people created their identities through their work. Jose Rizal is not known because of his family. He is known because of his works as a writer, doctor, engineer, etc. His outputs later earned him the recognition of being a genius. Another example is Adolf Hitler. He is known, albeit negatively, because he was the general that made World War II possible. How he was able to do it earned him tags such as "charming", "great public speaker".
     Assume that you are already ten years into the work that you have chosen for your self. How will that work create your identity? How do you want others to know you or judge you because of the work you do?