The Line Between Lives: Death

Silence. That's all that was going on in my head as I peered trough the window of the vehicle I was in. It was part of my routine: my daily commute.This day, however was not like any other. I witnessed death today; a shoot out between a cop and a thief. The thief had fallen dead. It happened late in the afternoon along Quezon Avenue. Regardless of the sinner, the supposed saint, or those sinned against; taking lives because there was no other option is saddening.


First of all, I would like to sincerely apologize to the victim of the stick up (as well as everyone involved). I know the experience was very traumatic. It must've moved you in some way. I apologize now, because who will? It's good to know someone knows what you're going through, eh?


Second, I would like to give the policeman praise. For justice has prevailed. For there are people in this world who won't take being pushed around just because another has the ability to do so. I know it may hurt in your mind that you have taken the life of another, it may be your first or not. However, it was for the better of society. Remember that. You took the life of one to save the lives of many.


Lastly, condolence to the family of the man who died. No matter what he did, there would always be a reason  for it. Hopefully, he fought because he wanted to put food on the plate of his family. He could have opted for other ways, though. Regardless of what sins he may have on his hands, and what value he had in our lives; to other people he was a father, he was a brother, a husband, a friend, a son. He meant something to other people, he made a difference in their lives. He may have been someone special to others. And for that, I give my condolences to those who lost their loved one.


It's saddening to live in a world of senseless violence. At least with zombies, senseless violence would be for the sake of preserving the human race.