THE murder of transgender, Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude in Olongapo City and the arrest of the suspected murderer, US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton, has again provoked different reactions.

One of these provides challenges to our leaders while evoking sentiments about America that many Filipinos share. It was sent to us for publication by no less than one of the country’s most respected political figures, former senator Joker Arroyo.

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