“War on Drugs”

ARTICLE REVIEW

1. Emphasis on the main point of the Article.

Says in the article that during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, the war

on drugs, a global endeavor to combat drug abuse and trafficking, attracted a lot of attention.

Duterte has maintained an aggressive strategy to address drug-related concerns in his nation

since taking power in 2016, frequently drawing praise and condemnation for his policies and

actions. Because he believes that drugs have negative impacts on society and that a tough

stance is required to re-establish law and order support the policy. The primary objectives of

this essay are to examine the impact, controversy, and consequences of Duterte's War on

Drugs. A "zero tolerance" policy towards drug-related offenses has come to characterize

President Duterte's approach to the War on Drugs. In the first six months of his presidency, he

promised to eradicate illegal drugs, and this sparked a relentless campaign that involved both

police enforcement and vigilantism.

2. Reason for choosing this Article.

I, chose to read this article because there are certain arguments in favor of carrying out the

President Duterte's war on drugs. Here are a few arguments that proponents frequently make

such as; Public Safety and Security. Ensuring public safety and security is one of the main

justifications for conducting the War on Drugs. Advocates contend that communities can be

protected from the harmful effects of drug abuse, such as violence, theft, and other criminal

activities connected with the drug trade, by harshly prosecuting drug-related offenses and

dismantling drug trade networks.

3. My stand about the Article.

Personally speaking, I do not have a bias on this issue because I do understand both of the

critics and supporters perspective. Supporters believe that the public’s safety required a harsh

strategy for dealing with drug-related crime. They claim that the use of illegal drugs and drug

addiction increase crime rates and negatively impact the societal stability. On the other hands

critics draw attention to the alleged violations of human rights connected to the campaign.

They raise questions regarding the right to life and a dislike for due process. Some also

believe that the strategy has not permanently deceased the rates of drug use and addiction.

They also believe that a comprehensive public health strategy emphasising education and

rehabilitation could be more effective.