Mary Jane Velasco.
Can she be the new Flor Contemplacion?
Maybe - but not totally.
Her plight in Indonesia is very unfortunate. I cannot blame the Indonesian government for being strict and firm with its decision on not granting any reprieve on her execution tomorrow at 5:00 PM. Illegal drugs will bring havoc to its citizens, and that is something that should not be tolerated.
Yet I understand where the people who wants to save her from execution, I also understand Indonesia's stand. I guess the blame should be pointed towards the Philippine government, for acting quite too late.
Mary Jane is a victim of poverty. Whether she is innocent or not for brining in prohibited drugs to Indonesia, the fact still remains that she may have not left the country if she would have had any opportunity to earn quite a decent living in this country.
Sorry, not sorry.
Prayers are needed to save her. That is probably the only thing that people can do. Miracles can happen. Prayers did not work during Flor Contemplacion's time. Maybe it will this time.
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