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March 22, 2004

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You know those big signs at many Asian airports saying "Trafficking drugs carries the death penalty" and the like? That's because trafficking drugs in those countries carries the death penalty. I'm no fan of the death penalty myself but the rules are extremely clear. The Australian Government will go through the motions of asking for clemency but Singapore has "a history of ignoring leniency please from abroad." Which is fair enough. Especially as this man has admitted his guilt and appears to have no legitimate extenuating circumstances.

Just a reminder not to ignore those signs next time. If there is one.

 posted by Simon on 03.22.04 at 05:57 PM in the




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Whew-not what I had expected with an article entitled "Swinging"! :)

 posted by: Helen on 03.23.04 at 04:13 AM [permalink]

Singapore has rather tough punishments for a lot of things but if thems the laws thems the laws. When in Rome you are not immune because of your nationality.

 posted by: Phil on 03.23.04 at 02:16 PM [permalink]

Smuggling drugs through Singapore?

Death by stupidity.

 posted by: Pixy Misa on 03.23.04 at 05:35 PM [permalink]




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