Our great Republic created a body of men that possesses the privilege to represent the people in its entirety, with no other duty but to speak the words of the people through an all-embracing law. These select few continue to occupy the limited 24-seat in the Senate. But, with the onslaught of an impending impeachment trial, is it within their capacity to decide a case for the cause of justice? Or would it be another game of numbers based on their political affiliation?
The Constitution reposed before the hands of the senators the duty of removing into office an impeachable officer for betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the constitution, or other high crimes. In other words, the senators will be the grand jury who can call for the acquittal or conviction of an accused. Since they will be the judges for the fate of the accused, they must decide according to the dictates of justice and not to any promises whispered by a fanatic influential. To render a verdict, one need not possess the expertise or experience of a seasoned justice. It is only sufficient to evaluate the arguments and evidences presented, and base his judgment on the merits of the case. Needless to state, his decision must be in line with logical reasoning.
But in a country where every politician is hungry for political accommodation, where his interests requires him to secure re-election and where secret alliances are only to be considered, there could be no fair justice for one who stands accused. As the stage is set for the impeachment trial of the Chief Justice, we are about to witness the kind of political animals this Republic has in its cage. And we must hope that the rule of law and justice will succeed; otherwise, this nation as a whole will fail.
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