Rep. Singson Sings

The tune is not good but as expected, he pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in Hong Kong.

Now, what’s next?

Singson has asked the presiding judge for leniency in giving him sentence although in another daily, the Ilocos Sur solon prayed that the court give him a sentence in accordance with the provision of the law.

Under Hong Kong law, the Inquirer defines drug trafficking:

“[T]he mere act of bringing drugs to the territory is defined as trafficking, regardless of whether the drugs are intended for personal use or for sale or distribution.” 

The same article mentions that the maximum penalty of convicted drug traffickers is life imprisonment and a HK$5 million fine.

Rep. Singson’s brutal honesty in court giving details of his personal life is really appreciated although it is not expected that the judge is carried with it. I wish that our public officials be like him.

I don’t mean that they have to wash their linen in public or be drug users but rather, honest (and dedicated ) in discharging their official functions. I understand that that is said easier than done otherwise; this country no longer suffers from the disease of endemic graft and corruption.

Personally, I never thought that my Congressman has a rough life. Despite his name, title and possessions, he is not happy.

The strong are also lonely.

His story should serve as a lesson that mundane possessions cannot guarantee a blissful life or that money can buy happiness as they say. In comparison, someone who has barely enough to live is much happier for he has nothing to lose and nothing to fear.

Now that Singson is totally under the mercy of the judge, we look forward for a fair and speedy end of his case.

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