Will we ever get to know the truth?

THE mv Rabaul Queen incident on Feb 2 has a few lessons for all of us. 
Until today, the relatives of those who perished as well as the rest of PNG and the world are still waiting for the truth.
How many were on board the vessel?
Did the Rabaul Queen sink because it could not withstand the ferociousness of mother nature?
Were the crew trained and prepared for a mass evacuation?
Why were the relatives of the victims not given any assistance and support?
It has now become a norm that the truth is never disclosed when required, or if it is, it is usually with a price tag.
Putting truth on the negotiation table defeats justice and the absence of justice gives rise to violence and lawlessness.
It is also a norm that institutions and agencies responsible for  investigating and publishing the truth and defending the weak and helpless are in the business of concealing and destroying evidence, all for a price.
This undermines the confidence people have in state institutions and agencies.
I am not surprised that the ex-combatants in Bougainville have resorted to violence. 
In my opinion, the Bou­gainvilleans are the only people in the country who stand up and fight for their rights, even in the face of great adversity and sacrifice. 
They showed that they could take on multi-billion kina companies and succeed.
If those with money and power can influence and corrupt state institutions, agencies and the courts to escape justice and to bend the rule of law, then what guarantee is there that the people will not resort to violence as a means to punish those who cause them injustice?
I do not like this growing culture.

Mi Les
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