. ISSUE: ANTI-TERRORISM ACT OF 2020.
Stand: ______________________________________
Argument: ___________________________________
Evidence: ___________________________________
2. WHO IS A BETTER LEADER: SOMEONE WHO IS LOVED OR SOMEONE WHO IS FEARED?
Stand: ______________________________________
Argument: ___________________________________
Evidence: ___________________________________
VII. Reflection
“T-M-L Phrase”
Directions: Complete the following phrases below Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
The topic was about
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It matters because
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I have learned that
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Answers & Comments
Answer:
Stand: The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 signed by the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been widely criticized for its excessive and unchecked powers granted to the government.
Argument: The Act poses a threat to human rights defenders and can worsen attacks against them.
Evidence: According to Amnesty International [1], the Act grants excessive and unchecked powers to the government and defines terrorism broadly, which can label even the mildest government critics as terrorists. Offences under the Act mean life imprisonment without parole. Critics have slammed the law and Amnesty International has called for a formal investigation into the ongoing widespread and systematic violations of human rights in the country. Additionally, Human Rights Watch says the new law would lead to arbitrary arrests and long prison sentences, with broad powers granted to detain individuals and groups without a warrant. The law also creates an Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC), consisting of members appointed by the executive branch, including the defence secretary. However, the Philippines Supreme Court has largely upheld the law, striking down only a provision that defined terrorism as overly broad, meaning that activism is not terrorism.\
2. Stand: It is better for a leader to be loved than feared.
Argument: When a leader is loved, they have the loyalty and support of their followers, which leads to more cooperation and productivity. Fear may lead to obedience, but it can also lead to resentment and rebellion. A leader who relies on fear may be able to maintain control in the short term, but in the long run, it is unsustainable and can lead to chaos.
Evidence: One of the most famous examples of this argument comes from the Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, who wrote in "The Prince" that "it is much safer to be feared than loved, if one of the two has to be wanting." However, this perspective has been challenged by many other leaders throughout history who have prioritized love over fear. For example, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr. all inspired love and loyalty among their followers, which helped them achieve their goals of social justice and equality. On the other hand, leaders who relied heavily on fear, such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, ultimately failed and caused immense harm to their countries and the world. In conclusion, while fear may be effective in the short term, love is a more sustainable and beneficial approach to leadership.
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