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2005-12-22 Southeast Asia

11 Injured in S. Philippines as Communist Rebels Attack Military Band

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Posted by Fred 2005-12-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Looks like the NPA is having a little difficulty controlling their troops and finding targets they can win against.

Posted by 49 pan">49 pan 2005-12-22 08:28|| 2005-12-22 08:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Two attacks like this in the United States would see the return of visibly armed citizens everywhere. I think the Philippine government needs to consider developing a national militia and arming its citizens to fight such crap. My nephew's wife said her parents have at least two guns in their house, and would use them against armed intruders. An armed, loyal citizenry is the best defense against "terrorism" - or any set of goons that want to impose their will by armed force.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2005-12-22 16:58|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2005-12-22 16:58|| Front Page Top

#3 OP-There is a CAFGU program in many parts of the PI. The real problem seems to be the locals in the provences infested with NPA support the NPA. The political wing of the NPA actually have members voted into the congress.

Posted by 49 pan">49 pan 2005-12-22 19:05|| 2005-12-22 19:05|| Front Page Top

#4 There must be lots of guns in the Philippines -- friends living in Manilla talk of the extraordinary number of deaths due to New Year's Eve celebratory gunfire. Anyone have more information on this?

Posted by trailing wife 2005-12-22 23:06|| 2005-12-22 23:06|| Front Page Top

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