There is a thin line between moving forward and forgetting.
The occurrence of collective amnesia did not happen only by mistake or overnight. Correctly remembering what happened during Martial Law is important, especially amidst ongoing conversations that attempt to revise history. While others have made attempts through social media platforms to cement the Martial Law's place in our cultural memory, we have a clear social responsibility to be accountable for our actions and be conscious of its impact on others and in our communities.
Truths are learned to be remembered and not to be forgotten. There is nothing wrong with forgiving and moving forward, but what makes things hard to digest is when accountability is neglected. In that case, chances are, Filipinos will find it hard to value, defend, and promote our freedom. To be reminded to #NeverForget does not necessarily mean holding a grudge until our very last breath. It will not help us achieve peace if we hide the truth in sanitized versions of our history. Correctly recognizing the same terrifying patterns manifesting in our current time will allow us to take precautions and adequately address the matter.
SOURCE: SCHEMA SLU
#NEVERAGAIN #NEVERFORGET
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