Many people hate the guts of Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez because he speaks his mind on controversial issues.

You may hate the guy, but you admire his courage for voicing out his opinion even if it means getting all the flak. He’s no pansy like some judges or justices who make decisions based on the prevailing public opinion. Okay, the guy could be wrong in his opinions. “Wrong” is a relative term. What is wrong today could become right tomorrow.

Remember, the great Sen. Claro M. Recto was hated for his nationalistic views. Everybody thought he was wrong. But Recto’s views have become right in the present perspective.

Gonzalez is like Recto. He may yet prove everybody wrong in the future. Right now, we need more Raul Gonzalezes in the government service-men or women who stand up for their convictions.