The Aftermath -- Hostage Taking Situation

Today I got home, unaware of the apparent chaos brewing.

Wasn't long 'til I found out that there was a hostage taking situation.

I thought it was over already and just another thing that happened today, resolved

but I was wrong.

We turned on the TV.

Been on the story for hours now.

My head hurts, I feel sick. I'm so disappointed.

Mendoza wanted to be re-instated as an officer. That was his demand. He was fired and everything.

Result?

A bloody mess.

Hostage taking at a tourist bus.

Friggin' hell.

First of all.

Foreign relations?

Goodbye.

No one wants a rogue demon country.

One fuck up from one asshole who took losing his job so hard extended his shame and dishonored the country and all his people.

What are we now to the international community?

We're all branded. Thanks to his actions.

I'm really disappointed with how the whole situation was handled.

First of all, months ago, the military whatever people were boasting of their training for hostage situations, specifically for the whole bus type of deal.

Today we have this. It's been what, 12 hours?

Second of all, I'm gravely disappointed with the media coverage.

The bus has a freaking TV.

A TV.

Every channel you flip on is spitting out details of every move by the police. Anything and everything that happens? Covered by the media. The hostage taker was even further aggravated when he saw the police taking his brother in for questioning and the whole struggle.

Seriously, did you need to emphasize every freaking movement? Did you need to eliminate the element of surprise card from the military? Why take away something those dumb asses really needed?

The military.

Point three.

I cannot believe how stupid they were. I can't even begin to explain how totally ineffective their methods were. I wanted to give examples of which acts were stupid but seriously, I just can't pick! They acted like pussies. Sorry for the term but I really expected better. Do they have any knowledge on buses? Exits, etc?

One of the worst moments was when the driver jumped out the window and ran away yelling everyone's dead.

Thankfully he was wrong. Prolly instructed by the hostage taker.

Right now from what I know, there are two victims. One died from being cut through the neck, losing blood.

I don't want to think about it anymore. I'm glad there are more survivors than we thought but... still very, very depressed. I don't know the real count on survivors and... non-survivors.

My friend sent a GM saying he hates this country and that he wants to leave.

Initially I thought of serving my country, I had hope and faith for my people.

Now I'm not so sure. I don't think it's selfish of me to be concerned of my future family's safety.

I wonder what's attached to my being Filipino now.

When I fill out forms or anything in other countries. When they read where I'm from, what idea would they get?

Wait, wait, wait. What's our president doing now? Any statements? ANYTHING?

I can't wait to hear what he has to say.

Today I feel the greatest shame. I curse the dishonor. I shake my head on all the wrong choices, the late calls and big mistakes.

I can say no more. I am disappointed, depressed and over-all sickened by what's happened.

Today is a dark day.

'Til then,

Love muchness,

Ciao