Amalayer

Use your rights not to injure others.

An incident of altercation between a young lady and a lady secury guard in Santolan Station of Light Railway Transit (LRT) was captured on video. It made its way on news television and went viral on youtube and other social networks.

"Amalayer" perhaps the satire way of saying "I'm a liar?" as can be heard from the apparently furious lady who is seen arguing with an LRT security guard. Despite the lady guard had said: "I'm sorry ma'am," the lady kept on with her rant unknowing that one in the crowd is secretly recording the incident through his mobile phone camera.  The videographer uploaded the video in youtube and went viral in the social media. Eventhough the entire incident was not captured on video, it seems that people have swiftly passed judgment based on the fragment of the video.  It also seems that the lady guard earned sympathy, and the other apathy, however premature and inconclusive.

The incident generated various comments/reactions such as:

To the young lady:

Please learn some anger management.

It should have been "Am I a liar?" instead of "I'm a liar?"

Try not to use the English language when mad, only the good Senator Santiago does it best.

Keep your cool, despite the global warming.

Thank you for not using including profanity despite the intense speech.

To the lady security personel:

You may have earned the sympathy of many in the social media but it should not be construed as though you have not transgressed the lady's rights which could have prompted her to behave that way.

To the person who uploaded the video on youtube (or other social networks):

The right to shoot videos of people is not absolute especially when privacy of others are encrouched upon.  Did you ever realize why the faces were blurred when it was aired over the news?

To the public-at-large using social networks:

Comment, like, share responsibly.

Consider both sides of the story before passing judgment upon anyone, or in two words: due process.

"Forgiving is sometimes easy, but oftentimes, forgetting is the hardest part."