[Kizzy]

There was a story not long ago where a homely looking middle aged lady was facing sentencing in a country for drug smuggling, as I recall many were quite sympathetic.
I didn't hear as many call her thick or an idiot.
They may have ruined their lives due to this decision there's no need for any crowing.
Anyone is capable of making bad choices.

[Ammi]

..I believe there was a story about a grandmother who smuggled drugs, It's a stupid thing to do and she deserved punishment..the usual punishment for that crime which I believe was in Bali is 15yrs in prison..I think that's right and I believe that punishment should have been given but because the judge was concerned about Bali's tourist industry he decided to ignore the state punishment and sentence her to death by firing squad...that I do find completely barbaric....

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

There was a story not long ago where a homely looking middle aged lady was facing sentencing in a country for drug smuggling, as I recall many were quite sympathetic.
I didn't hear as many call her thick or an idiot.
They may have ruined their lives due to this decision there's no need for any crowing.
Anyone is capable of making bad choices.

... Perhaps that's because receiving lengthy, deserved prison sentences is absolutely not tantamount to the death penalty? I'm genuinely astounded that you think it's suitable to even mention the two incidents in the same sentence.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Redway

... Perhaps that's because receiving lengthy, deserved prison sentences is absolutely not tantamount to the death penalty? I'm genuinely astounded that you think it's suitable to even mention the two incidents in the same sentence.

Why? they both smuggled over a million pounds worth of drugs and were sentenced outside of the UK...
Lindsey Sandiford was expected to receive around 15yrs but was it seemed made an example of as the country tries to rid itself as a destination for drug trafficking.
Right of wrong we can't expect other countries to sentence as we would, it is barbaric but they felt it proportionate.
These girls are lucky they only face 25yrs.

[Ammi]

..I think the sympathies though were because of the death sentence involved and not because she didn't deserve to be sentenced for a crime...and it wasn't the usual sentence for that crime even for the country involved, it's perfectly understandable that some people will have sympathy/strong feelings about a human life being distinguished...

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Why? they both smuggled over a million pounds worth of drugs and were sentenced outside of the UK...
Lindsey Sandiford was expected to receive around 15yrs but was it seemed made an example of as the country tries to rid itself as a destination for drug trafficking.
Right of wrong we can't expect other countries to sentence as we would, it is barbaric but they felt it proportionate.
These girls are lucky they only face 25yrs.

I was under the impression that the former case had been sentenced to death, no? If she indeed received roughly 15 years then fair enough but if not it's completely pointless comparing them.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Redway

I was under the impression that the former case had been sentenced to death, no? If she indeed received roughly 15 years then fair enough but if not it's completely pointless comparing them.

Yes she has, and these girls are lucky they didn't share the same fate.
If you think it's pointless that's up to you, I feel there is a comparison to be made as I pointed out in my previous posts.