
Originally Posted by
emberjim
Martial Law is not really that bad, its just that we Filipinos had a bad experience about it or been sensualized as evil by its distactors, therefore we've been distracted and lead to more corrupt government form as of today. According to WIKI:
"Martial law is the imposition of military power over designated regions on an emergency basis.
Martial law is usually imposed on a temporary basis when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively (e.g., maintain order and security, or provide essential services).