I remember my law professor once said that some laws are "hinatable" (derived from Bicol word "hinat" or "nahihinat" which means stretchable or flexible). He further said that this happens when laws are not fully applied or applied with some considerations. What are those considerations? It can be humanitarian or merely influence.... or should I say, just like a parent or a teacher who plays favorites. There are advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that, you gave chance to that person after committing mistakes to rise up again, provided that he really deserves that chance. Well, it is still valid, right? So if that person committed a heavy offense but he promised not to do it again, some bosses or authorities would just say, "ah well, ok, stick to your promise." And we have to admit, most of us Filipinos, have soft hearts. It's not bad after all. But when needed, we truly have to be firm and stick to the policies not to the promises of erring workers. One of the disadvantages of the "hinatable policies" or laws is that, it gives people the picture of leniency and they can do what they want over and over again. Or might as well, some would also commit the same mistake because the first offender was pardoned easily. In an organization, workplace, local or national scene, everywhere, if the law-making body shows leniency in implementing rules and regulations, there will be no room for improvement and those policies will just be laughed at and will be put to trash. What is now the use of coming up with those policies if it is not effectively implemented? We are taught to be good persons but it does not include the idea of tolerating violations of policies and laws. We should not be called kind, then, but idiots. It is happening most of the time. If we are dreaming to have a community where equality exists and justice prevails, we should do our part. Each of us should do something and make a difference.
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