::the final decision:: / Thursday, December 22, 2005
There's a few things i would like to say before starting on my photo journalle. two more posts (on different subjects) not including this post. this post is about the execution of Australian drug-trafficer Van Nguyen.
I was in Australia when the execution took place. I was aware of the much heated debate between the Singaporeans and the Australlians. Needless to say, it was a very controversial view (on whether he should be hanged or not). I don't beleive that we will be looked down upon because of this case. At least, that was not the case for my family when we were in OZ. I clearly remembered a discussion, or rather, a conversation (rather casual) between my dad and an OZ shopkeeper.
Before i go on, i would just like to state my stand on the execution of Van.
I beleive what S'pore did was right. First things first. Van knew clearly that carrying more than a certain amount of drugs was illegal in S'pore, and yet he brought it. and brought himself doom and trouble and unneccasary fuss between OZ's and S'poreans. and what i'm concerned about is whether this will disrupt the bond between OZ and S'pore. Van was bringing in so much trouble to himself, the country etc. why he did that?? no one knows.
Second. Law and order. Singapore had already put down the rule to say that drugs are not allowed over here. Laws are to prevent people from commiting the same mistakes again. This incident serves as a warning. If Van was let off easily, drug-trafficers would stream in to Singapore and can say to the Government, "If you let Van off, why not me??" I am not sure whether the OZ's realised that there will be no order anymore if Van was let off. The government of Singapore did that for our sake. the people, we want a safe country to live in, don't we??
Oh yes. I was watching the news in OZ, and felt that Singaporeans were such a let down. Dissapointment. They were interviewed and some were not even aware of this case. Newspapers please!!!! and some were too shy to even voice out their comments. SINGAPOREANS!!!! we have to buck up.