I heard on the vine that Manny Pacquiao, a Boxing
Legend and a Filipino Senator, has admitted to using prohibited drugs when he
was young. Though, despite Senator Pacquiao's admission of his use of
narcotics, he has stressed that he is a firm supporter of President Rodrigo
Duterte's war on drugs as well as the call for the restoration of the death
penalty.
I must say that I am not at all shocked by the
admission of Senator Pacquiao. It is quite rampant on the youth to use drugs,
particularly on the youth living with less than adequate conditions.
It is known, as shown by the story of Senator
Pacquiao’s life, that the boxing legend, before rising to his lavish status
today, was of humble beginnings. He is no stranger to a situation where life
deals you a lesser set of cards. To put it simply, Senator Pacquiao started out
poor. Much like other countries, the poor may cling to prohibited substances to
escape the harsh reality of their life. I guess Senator Pacuiao took the same
path.
What I choose to concentrate on is the fact that
Senator Pacquiao overcame his addiction and chose to be successful in life,
which a lot of addicts fail to do as they give up on life easily. Senator
Pacquiao saw hope where most addicts shut their eyes.
Which begs the question, could one of the drug
suspects that died as a result of the drug war reach the heights of success as
Senator Pacquiao? Well, we will never know. On a different note, maybe those
who died actually chose to give up on life, seeing that the reports of their
encounter say that they “fought back” instead of surrendering.
Anyway, people should find lesson and inspiration
in Senator Pacquiao. Leave drugs and become successful.
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