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Bali Nine - is death too harsh?
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They were also told if they appealed, because of their crime, they may get an increase in their sentence after having it dropped from life to 20 years. Only a fool, knowing the chances of death on appeal were greater than release, would go ahead and push the Indonesian system.
You must remember, they were tried by a Bali court and they first appeal was to a Bali court, a Hindu Muslim court. Their last appeal was to the high court of Indonesia, a Muslim court. Surely with the consequences of those combinations, wouldn't it make sense to sit and try for pardons or even exchange.
Its very sad for the families, but nothing can be done. I'm not against the death penalty for horrific crimes, and don't feel its required in circumstances like this. When you look at how the Indonesian court sees it, it makes more sense.
Firstly it wasn't their first quick trip to Bali, They'd been watched on trips before. People blame the Australian police for dobbing them in, but I believe they only informed the Indonesians of the day they'd arrive. The Indonesians were already aware of their previous trips and just put 2 and 2 together.
Secondly the Indonesians determine punishment for drugs according to the projected harm the drugs would do in circulation. They equated that as affecting thousands of people and killing some. That's not unreasonable as a preventative action. Sadly only fools don't take notice of reality and suffer its consequences when their illusions are over run.