Christian Filipinos form militias to defend against muslim attacks

It is about freaking time. Some will claim this is a bad idea-violence begets violence or some other stupid slogan which does nothing to help the victims of Philippine muslims. I say, train hard, hit hard and hit often.

Self-defense is only effective as a deterrent when the enemy understands they might lose the fight.

23 Aug, 2008, AFP AND DPA, MANILA

Political leaders in the southern Philippines have started arming civilians and local militias following two weeks of Muslim unrest that has left dozens dead, Amnesty International said yesterday.
-This will no doubt be condemned by Christians who live in safety but remember these people have faced 40 years of persecution. It is time for them to stand up and take the fight to the enemy. Christian militias have defended the people from jihadi for centuries and have proven successful.

Amnesty said it had “verified” reports that civilians in several parts of revolt-hit Mindanao island — the scene of recent attacks by Muslim separatist rebels — were either arming themselves or being given arms by local officials.
-I hope they are also receiving proper training, ammo and a few imbedded advisors.

In the city of Iligan, some “300 licensed gun owners, politicians and local government officials have set up a civilian militia,” the London-based human rights watchdog said in a statement received in Manila.
-The people need protection and I support this idea 100%

Amnesty said it had confirmed reports that “local patrons have already supplied guns and ammunition to civilian militias and police auxiliaries.”

Separately, Philippine Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno confirmed yesterday that “civilian volunteer organizations” (CVOs), in the south would be deputized to help police.

“Our CVOs will help the Philippine National Police to secure the towns and population centres,” he told reporters.
-Make no mistake these people will be attacked and muslim extremists will attempt to break up this program. They are up against murderers with no remorse and no rules of engagement. They need to be ready to respond without hesitation.

The armed conflict in Mindanao escalated after the Supreme Court suspended a peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Aug. 4. The government announced on Thursday it was scrapping the agreement, which would have seen the establishment of a Muslim homeland in the south and aimed to end a 40-year conflict that has left more than 120,000 dead.
-It was a stupid idea anyway. Appeasement has never proved to be effective way to maintain peace. It actually encourages them to increase demands and in the end always fails. Force is something muslims understand, many successful rulers of muslim countries maintain order by force.

In the past two weeks, MILF rebels have attacked towns and villages throughout North Cotabato and Lanao del Norte provinces, killing civilians, burning and looting homes, farms and businesses.
-Old mo would be proud of his minions but these men are not warriors they are thugs and an effective civil defense force can be effectively used to intimidate them.

“MILF units that targeted villages have engaged in serious violations of international law and should be held to account,” said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Director. “But experience from around the world shows that the deployment of civilian militias can set off a chain of reprisals and only increases the danger facing civilians.”
-Actually, that is an often seen lie but a lie nonetheless. Militias can lower violence once they are proven effective. Everything will hinge on the first few encounters.

Amnesty warned that arming and deputizing civilians could inflame an already tense situation in Mindanao.
-Lol, Like doing nothing to defend themselves has helped. Let the staff of amnesty walk around Mindanao with a crucifix around their necks, and then they can give advice.

“The recent violent attacks by MILF elements have of course shaken many of Mindanao’s residents, who have every right to demand greater protection,” Zarifi said. “Many people in Mindanao are terrified of a return to a period when armed Muslim insurgents and Christian vigilante ‘Ilaga’ groups attacked civilians with impunity.”
-I was waiting for the muslims are victims two bullshit.

Army Brigadier General Jorge Segovia said the military launched air and ground bombardments against MILF rebels in Mindanao.
-Not nearly enough, they are weakened, step on their necks.

“Our air assets have been hitting their targets,” he said. “We have been inflicting heavy casualties on their side. We will hunt them down. Their positions are military targets.”
-Exactly, “their positions are military targets.” Every one in those camps directly supports the jihad all of them are targets.

Army Colonel Marlou Salazar, a ground commander, said soldiers overran an abandoned satellite camp of the MILF in Datu Piang town in Maguindanao province yesterday, 960km south of Manila.
-It is not very hard to overrun an abandoned camp.

“The rebels have abandoned their satellite camp due to intense bombardment,” he said. “Our soldiers have taken over the camp.”
-Denial of a safe area is necessary but the real mission needs to be seek and destroy.

Sporadic clashes were reported in seven towns in Maguindanao, where 16 MILF guerrillas and one soldier have been killed in the past three days.
-16 to 1 is about right, you have trained warriors hunting thugs. Even thugs get a few hits in.

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