Kenneth+Chan+on+Tribal+Rights

Truly, this topic brings controversy to another level, beholding traditional vs non-traditional, new vs old, primitive vs civilized, and so on. It is hard to come up with a verdict given these circumstances. By siding with the tribal rights, one is giving up human rights and freedom. On the other side, by siding with the new constitution, one is giving up an important history and part of their country. So by saying this, which side weighs more?

Weighing the Tribal Rights

PROS: - Traditions are important factors that define a nation. By keeping this, the tradition lives on and evades the possibilities of extinction/removal. - For me, this ancient tradition is some sort of or some kind of economical negotiation thus is connected to the economical state of the tribes. By abolishing it, it'll somehow alter the tribe's "economy."

CONS: -Truly, a sane and ethical person would say that this process somehow breaches human trafficking thus becoming illegal and unethical. -It minimizes and/or eliminates the potential for education for Miriam Wilngal. -It isolates and minimizes freedom

Other thoughts: Well, for me, I think that in some way, this tradition does not go afar with fix marriages. Fix marriages are not illegal. Although it may be unethical for some, this act still does not breach any sort of law. In the case of Miriam Wilngal, being part of such tribe, it all boils down to respect. Clearly, she does not respect her ancient tribe's tradition. However, we cannot detest her for this action alone. Because in this time, women are becoming more independent than ever. Taking Miriam Wilngal for example, she is a clear example of this statement.

Final Verdict: By going through all of these, I believe that I am taking Miriam Wilngal's side. Although the effect of these tribal rights do no breach any sort of law, the cause of such right does. Killing is an act of murder. So therefore, i think that it is wrong to have such tribal rights in a modern world today. Moreover, yes, it is important to keep ancient traditions to have a clear definition of our rich history, however, by preserving these traditions in such degree eliminates the potential of further development and improvement. At the end of the day, I do not see any ways of the tribal people winning such case. 