Illegal Settlers versus Demolition Team

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The demolition of the Guatemala Community in Makati City had finally succeeded after series of failed attempts. It was like playing a war game which you level up, use more weapon and get allies. I feel the residents' pains of losing their houses, but there were given great alternative options even before the court ordered the demolition. It was decided years ago, in fact some families were already relocated. And I also admire the courage of the demolition team, specially the local forces of Makati, whom despite the threat and great violence, did what needs to be done. At times like this, I can't help to think that these illegal settlers are going beyond their rights. When they hurt police officers, threw stones and bottles, the human rights commission has no reaction. But when police fights back, then HRC can easily find the fault. It's as if demolition teams have no right to fight back, even if they are doing their jobs. The residents said they don't want violence, but they were provoked by the demolition teams. What was provocative in that situation? In the first attempt, there were only local demolition teams, and people started to throw them. So, they put in SWAT, and all the fire trucks. It's just unfair that some people, just because they feel they are less fortunate, they have their rights to protect the property that they don't own in the first place. These policemen are doing their jobs, they were not the ones who ordered the demolition. If I am given a chance to make my own law regarding this kind of situation, I would make sure that everyone gets what he/she deserves. If a demolition court order is released and illegal settlers were already given ample time and options to vacate peacefully. If all else fails and still they stubbornly insist of staying, then I would arrest those who protest. Very childish, I know. :) LOL... I just feel bad after seeing the news that people get too violent in such a wrong reason. I couldn't imagine the trauma towards the children, the fears of the elderly, I don't know. Why not just surrender to what has been decided because, there's no violence could resolve the issue. And look what happened in the end, after painstakingly throwing and shouting, the demolition was still done. The decision had passed to the due process of law. I'm sorry if ever my thoughts could in any chance, offend my countrymen, but it's just my opinion.