Corona draws the line vs high court detractors By Benjamin B. Pulta 03/11/2011

Corona draws the line vs high court detractors

By Benjamin B. Pulta 03/11/2011
Chief Justice Renato Corona yesterday warned detractors of the Supreme (SC) who he referred to as “politicians forcing the justices to play their game,” that they are subverting the democratic process.

Corona said critics in Congress are courting the end of democracy in waging open hostilities against the SC while stressing the tribunal will not bend to  pressure groups to rule on the basis of what is popular and politically expedient.

“It will be very dangerous if they force us to decide on the basis of what is popular. If these politicians force us to play their political game, then it will be the end of our democracy,” Corona said.

“Maybe someone really doesn’t want us here,” he said in recalling his being snubbed in the inauguration of President Aquino last year, the cut in the proposed judiciary budget this year and other issues, such as being called deaf and blind by Aquino..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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