I wanted to fight back. It also questions the justification of the war on humanitarian grounds in light of the bloodshed caused. But the specter of China and Russia realigned is the ultimate worry. Urging that couples honor their marriage vows to the very end, Philippine President Joseph Estrada said he would veto a proposed law allowing divorce in the Philippines, where it is now unconstitutional. This principled stand comes from a man who has fathered several children out of wedlock and lived openly with a woman who was not his wife.
Supporters say the chair is more humane.
The officers also say family members should be allowed to bury executed prisoners, who are now interred in a special cemetery. Last year 100 people faced the death penalty, including 57 for drug related offenses. Prime Minster Phan Van Khia recently declared he wanted to see fewer death penalties and executions by bullet. Vietnam's Congress takes up the issue next month. 187 has come as a surprise to many.