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The world-famous multi-awarded Philippine Madrigal Singers performing a Ryan Cayabyab original, “Da Coconut Nut”
WordPress Daily Writing Prompt: Q: What’s your favorite thing to cook?
Answer: No-cook Fruits. Amarille vs. People, acquitted, theft of coconuts, Justice @marvicleonen concurring: “Singling out theft of coconuts discriminates not only against other food products, but also the poor.”
All living things agree: Mangoes, guavas, other drupes, other fruits have the right to equal treatment under the law.
A direct quote from the scintillating Justice MVF Leonen concurring in Pedro J. Amarille vs. People, G.R. No. 256022, August 7, 2023 at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/256022-concurring-opinion-justice-marvic-m-v-f-leonen/
All organisms hail the concurring fruitful opinion:
No to double-standard! Down with discrimination against durian, santol, and rambutan!
Support the struggle for equal treatment of strawberries, lanzones, and other fruits!
Free all political pineapple prisoners!
Justice for jackfruits, justice for all!
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It’s fascinating to see how your favorite thing to “cook” cleverly ties into a broader discussion on equality and justice, even in the context of fruits and legal rulings. The case of Amarille vs. People and Justice Leonen’s opinion highlights an important societal issue, using the theft of coconuts as a metaphor for discrimination and the need for equal treatment under the law. It’s a creative and thought-provoking way to approach the daily prompt, reminding us that every aspect of life, including what we consume and how laws are applied, can reflect deeper values and principles. How do you think this perspective on equality and justice can inspire us to think differently about the food we eat and the laws that govern us?
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