The drug pushers are not the root of the cause, so killing them will not solve the problem.
It is like you are sitting in a boat with a hole and use a cub to throw out the water that leaked in.
And what is more concerning, is that everybody have a right to live, whether you are a drug addict or ordinary man.
I am totally against drugs, because it cause a lot of evil things, but the root is the corruption of the government which leads to poverty and slams, this directly cause financial pressure, or even depression and make the people make choices they would never choose if they are in a healthy envrionment.
I mentioned “millions surrendered” because that is a factual outcome.
Your reply shifted to killing, which I never mentioned.
Words don’t kill — and even if someone uses strong language, actions must always be proven in court. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
This is exactly why surrender is important.
When millions of users and pushers surrendered, they entered the legal system, rehab, and community programs.
It removed them from the streets without violence and without violating their rights.
Also, the political speech style in Visayas and Mindanao is naturally direct and intimidating — it’s cultural, not literal.
People in Manila or the elite often misunderstand this tone because they don’t grow up hearing it.
Strong Bisaya expressions sound harsh to them, but to us it just means:
“Move, act, or comply with the law,”
not “kill them.”
Talking about corruption and poverty is valid, they are root causes — but that doesn’t erase personal responsibility.
If millions surrendered, that’s still an achievement because it shows people chose the legal path instead of hiding or going deeper into the drug cycle.