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Old 04-06-2005, 04:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
yellowchef
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Location: Shalimar, FL
I have to agree with mal here. Just like when those visiting our country are subject to our laws and punnishments we are subject to those of other countries. As Americans we honestly do ask for a lot more than we give. How often have we been in a rush or supported deportation and imprisonment of a foreigner over a "petty crime"? Unfortunately she commited a crime and I highly doubt she unknowingly carried in or mailed in a few kilos of pot considering the fact that 4 kilos of pot is roughly 9 pounds. 9 pounds isnt a LOT but for a postal package its not small either.

"Furthermore, the Australian Government and airlines should be taking more responsibility for this incident in any case, since it is the fault of the Australian airlines/airport that the drugs even left Australia in the first place - which also leaves us to ponder on the security and possible internal corruption of staff working at Australian airports, in light of drug smuggling and terrorism. We the undersigned demand that the Australian Government, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, act responsibily to ensure that, innocent or guilty, Schapelle Corby is returned to Australia and that she does NOT face the 'death penalty by firing Squad' in Indonesia. " I have a problem with this...

Who cares how they got out of the country to begin with, she did what she wanted to do.. sneak the drugs past Aussie security and get them to Indonesia. Just like in the US bombs get past the TSA security all the time. How did the guy with the bomb in his shoe get past "all the security we have"? How did 2 young adults board a plane with nail clippers? How have I seen people board planes with innocent pocket knives that are now contraband? Shit happens and thats that. You left the country with hopes of bringing illegal narcotics into another and shes asking for mercy? I honestly feel no pity on her as she commited crimes in 2 countries and while death by firing squad is extreme, if thats what the government sees fit, thats what they see fit. It is their country and she did enter it on her own free will.
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