Actually bringing up the one china policy is the worst mistake the Philippines government made in this incident.
Much like saying: since you are an orphan you have no rights and I can ignore you.
It is a little bit side tracking but I hope you don't mine if I put in my 2 cents here.
Singapore is unique, it is a very small country yet it has a very strong army. Its military has a shoot first offensive policy (attack first when any threat arise before it reach its doorstep) and it is well...
Personally I do not endorse executions.
An arrest, however, is warranted.
First charge will be putting their own crew at mortal danger (shooting at a vessel will not neutralize a threat, even if there was a threat)
Second charge will be fail to report the shooting at a foreign vessel in a...
Gentlemen, arguing like this will go no where.
Furthermore, I do believe there are some norms in this forum, please refrain from stereotyping, abusive words and racist comments, that goes for both side. Sidetracking is allowable to a certain extend, but not to the extend that you get stuck in...
Sorry gentlemen, arguing like this will go no where and will not help the countryman of either side.
By IMO, both government have handled this incident badly.
Actually the first charge will be for placing their own crew in danger.
You don't shoot at a boat to stop it, the only time that might work is when that boat is power by a small outboard motor and you can place your shot like a surgeon.
A boat is not like a car, unlike a gas pedal a boat's...