Millennials for Martial Law

Summary

The transcript features a conversation between two individuals discussing their views on Martial Law in the Philippines. One person, a first-time voter, shares a positive perspective on Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos, highlighting discipline and order. Another speaker, Dan, recounts his traumatic experience as a victim during Martial Law, describing physical torture and inhumane treatment in prison. The contrast in opinions underscores the complexity of understanding this period in history, with the first speaker acknowledging a lack of education on the darker aspects of Martial Law, expressing regret and empathy.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is 22 years old and will be voting for the first time this year.
• 🤔 The speaker has a generally positive view of Martial Law under Marcos, mentioning discipline and a well-run government.
• 🕰️ The speaker feels that curfews and strict rules during Martial Law were beneficial to the country.
• 💬 The speaker compares Marcos' strictness to parental love, seeing it as necessary for discipline.
• 👍 The speaker is in favor of the Martial Law period, believing it had positive effects on the Philippines.
• 😔 The second speaker, Dan, recounts being a victim of human rights abuses during Martial Law.
• 🏛️ Dan participated in protests against demolition as part of an urban association and was imprisoned for his involvement.
• 😢 While in custody, Dan experienced harsh physical abuse, including being beaten and electrocuted.
• 👮 Dan recounts multiple forms of torture, including being subjected to electric shocks and psychological torment.
• 📚 The first speaker apologizes for their lack of knowledge about the darker aspects of Martial Law, indicating a gap in their education on the topic.

Q & A

How old is the speaker?

The speaker is 22 years old.

Is this the first time the speaker is voting?

Yes, it is the speaker's first time to vote this year.

What is the speaker's opinion on Martial Law under Marcos?

The speaker believes that Martial Law under Marcos brought discipline and order, with people knowing the curfew and the country being well-managed.

What was the speaker's personal experience during the Marcos era?

The speaker was a victim of human rights violations during Marcos' time, having been arrested and subjected to harsh treatment.

What kind of association was the speaker a member of?

The speaker was a member of an urban association, which led to a bad experience and arrest.

What was the nature of the speaker's arrest?

The speaker was arrested during a rally and was subjected to physical and psychological abuse.

What was the speaker's experience in jail?

The speaker was detained in a cell with no clothes, subjected to electric shocks, and was threatened with a gun.

How does the speaker compare the stories heard in school about Martial Law with their personal experience?

The speaker finds the stories heard in school to be different from their personal experience, which was much harsher and traumatic.

What does the speaker think about the education provided about Martial Law?

The speaker feels that there is a lack of education about the true experiences of Martial Law, and they wish people could understand their perspective.

What is the speaker's stance on the Marcos years?

Despite their personal suffering, the speaker seems to have a favorable view of the Marcos years, possibly due to the perceived order and discipline.

Why does the speaker believe the strictness of Martial Law was like parental love?

The speaker suggests that the strictness was intended for the good of the people, akin to how parents might discipline their children out of love.