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October 29, 2005
IT WAS INTENDED FOR HONORABLE MEN AND WOMEN AND NOT CONVICTED FELONS
The tradition is really for the honorable and not for the felon.....we need to change the law. Not to change the law makes the ritual an empty rite.
To be a mayor or senator raises a person to a higher level. It comes with honor, perhaps the reason that when they die, the government 'honors' them with a special ceremony at the hallowed halls of the Legiskative halls, where laws are created. The dead elected leader is praised and honored and remembered. As well, government funds are spent(probably no less than $5,000.00) is spent-maybe even more for the ceremony honoring the dead former elected official.
Former governor Ricky Bordallo was convicted and committed suicide before he was to leave and turn himself in to a federal jail in the states. He had one of the island's biggest funerals, beginning with the biggest overnight wakes at Adelup. I'm not sure I remember any others in between but recall that former Angel Santos had a well-attended ceremony when he passed away as well.
More former senators have been convicted. Senators, Marilyn Manibusan, Willy Flores and Tommy Tanaka(I'm sure I'm leaving somebody out) have been convicted and if the law isn't changed....they'll get the big ceremony as well.......
How is it that felons can still be honored by a government that has taken away their power to vote?
I dare say.......when you foul up........you lose the benefits!
Posted by auntiecharo at October 29, 2005 11:29 PM
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