No Belly, you got it wrong about my argument about the other guy.
My point is there is absolutely nothing to separate Rush from the other Eight- nor this new guy (if he were indeed guilty) and definitely not the other death row inmates, AT ALL.
It's nothing more than falling for media emotional appeal, targeting a niche market of people who would cry out for a photogenic cherub who is going to die. It's a media circus that tries to pull in viewers from different demographics whenever possible, but usually doesn't bother for people that are ugly or don't put on a great show.
The new guy will unlikely get the same coverage, guilty or innocent.
Hell, compare the majority of Scott Rush photos (why was he even singled out you should ask?) against the two 'ringleaders' (two?);
Always the scared puppy dog face of Rush vs the angry scowls and glares of the other two guys.

Scott Rush was not some little angel who got tricked into wearing a funny vest while on holiday, he was as much a willing participant as the rest of the group and well aware of what he was doing. There is nothing random or accidental, and it didn't HAPPEN to him- he went out of his way to take part and MAKE it happen.

Tell me, what separates Scott from the other guys?
-He wasn't any more of a 'kid' than they were
-He was as deliberate a conspirator as they were
-His only difference is to ONE of them that he couldn't come up with any ideas for the attack.

Operations like these can be planned by an ordinary person- but for a group it requires a lot of planning with all members to ensure they don't slip up and blow the cover- and if Rush's father somehow knew, Scott would have very much been in the know.

It is a tricky one. I do not support the death penalty in any way whatsoever and, as such, do not believe Scott Rush should be executed. I have heard the arguments that his actions could have caused death to an untold number of drug users, and I understand them. Dope pushers, those who prey on the weak and vulnerable, who make a fortune out of others' misery - they are certainly not without blame. Of course, nor are the people who knowingly take drugs and risk their lives; those who tie up health services because of their own hedonistic activities. In short, Rush willingly made himself a cog in a machine of misery. Those who buy and use drugs also willingly make themselves cogs in that machine, so people like Rush can hardly be held to account for their misfortunes.

That said, I am also opposed to our government telling other nations like Indonesia how to deal with their own legal matters. If, after appeal, Rush's death penalty is upheld, then so be it. It's the way they do things. I think it is wrong, but if they do not then I can hardly hold that against them.

Of course he shouldn't die. He was just showing the true entrepreneurial spirit. Since when has making money had anything to do with right and wrong?

KH I have a question, are your posts your considered opinions?
Surely the answer will be yes?
You make up your own mind based on your views life experiences and such ok?
Then why do you think my views are ruled by media or such.
Do you think maybe I need help to make up my mind, re read your last couple of posts here tell me I am wrong to get the view you think my opinions are some one Else's.
We talk about a human, you speak of the other eight, you are aware are you not that only three are sentenced to die?
And of these Scott Rush is the only mule to be sentenced to die.
He may not but are your opinions formed on understanding the whole issue.
One line posts saying kill him to me seem heartless and unthinking I again say no death penalty for any one we should not murder.

There are limits to diplomacy and Australia is looking very foolish and patronising. Australia has been very noisy and insistent that other countries should be vigilant in stopping drugs destined for its shores. There are demands to share intel and specialised equipment is supplied to other nations to improve their surveillance.

Through dressing the latest arrested villain (alleged) in clothes labelled 'perpetrator' and advising the media that he was arrested using Australian supplied equipment, there is a fair chance that the Indonesian authorities are showing just how exasperated they are with Australia's apparent hypocrisy in demanding robust action in detection and enforcement, yet making special pleas for its own criminals when caught.

Forgive my presumptions Belly, but from my perspective that is the only differentiation Scott Rush truly has;
Odd though it is that Rush was the only mule not spared a death sentence (as opposed to being singled out for getting an increase), I am detecting a much more substantial perception of differentiation from Scott against the others, be it his fellow death row three (one of which actually conceived the plan, and another having a more dominant planning role than the rest)- or the spared six, without anything to base it on but repeatedly different portrayal, implications and coverage focusing exclusively on him.

Because his actions are being brushed off as a 'mistake' or 'bad luck' when there is simply no chance, given the evidence present, that that is the case- but instead an informed and deliberate action he willingly signed up for.