Gullible
I was just reading this post on the recent news about this Filipina who is going to be executed in Indonesia. I feel so sorry for her but I cannot help but wonder why some people prey on other people who appear to be vulnerable and gullible? Don't they have anything else to do with their lives? Whether it is online or in real life, some people like to prey on others to extract money from them. It is amazing how they are so heartless. I do not blame the victims. Some people say that they have no brains because they allowed themselves to be victims. But remember, we do not know know the whole story why they gave in to this scams.When will society ever change?
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As the article shows shooting tends to be 9 times faster than lethal injection as a cause of death. Not quite as quick as beheading, but we haven't made guillotines in awhile.
The last famous Utah execution of Gary Gilmore was done by tax payers who volunteered to fire the fatal shot and were chosen by lottery.
It remains to be worked out what method will be chosen for selecting future executioners.
There was a movie in the 70's called Midnight ?????? something that was about I believe 2 Americans smuggling drugs into Turkey, quite a horrific experience....I don't remember the details, but the plot stuck in my mind. Midnight Express... that's just my memory cranking up, could be wrong...
So Lou, which country then can we legally traffic some drugs??
Your too funny!!...lol...but you have to admit...it is a logical thought!!...I have been in airports in South East Asia that have huge signs stating what can happen if you choose to smuggle drugs...
Do you think the executioners are sleeping well at night?...in the US...it is a more clinical approach...regulations and routine...easier to kill people...but perhaps the firing squad views this as routine as well?...
@ Sands, thanks for sharing. I've read other articles, more accurate. If the heart isn't perfectly hit by the bullet it can take up to 15 minutes for the victim to die. 15 minutes because that's how long they'll wait to give the bullet to the head.
I won't be posting the article which describes in details what's happening in a human body after being hit with a bullet in the heart. Somebody may get off on it.
Will check the movie out and I am glad that it ends well...
Too bad you cannot view the clip but others might...he gives a different perspective on the government's intentions...
sand
I personally would be traumatized if that was a job I had to do...I am glad they have counselling for them and I think they should be compensated for this...PTSD...can really be difficult to overcome...
I am shocked...100 dollars?...
bali
Thanks for the information...will take a look...
I hope our petition is going to work. I just wrote letters to our senator and congressman.
Gee, I never would have guessed!
And about pretty much anything meaningful it appears...
I think it is important for youth to be aware of what happens abroad if you think drug smuggling is going to be a mere wrist slap...foolish of those two young men to risk their lives for some cash in hand...I feel for them and what a predicament to be in...
I never thought of myself as a activist. No idea where that distortion came from.
From the Guardian
"49s ago18:42
Indonesian television is also reporting that the executions of eight prisoners – all men – have taken place, but that the Filipina woman, Mary Jane Veloso, was spared at the last minute, after a woman accused of tricking her into carrying drugs turned herself into police in the Philippines on Tuesday.
There are reports that the executions took place at around 00.25 local time.
I must stress that there has still been no official confirmation of either the deaths or the reprieve."
Regarding your question, no thanks. I have spoken to enough Australians who came here to not wish to go there.
Regarding meeting LJ, nothing appeals. No thanks.
BTW, LJ, you do know Indonesia has Hindu too don't you?
The first years that I have known you, you exhibited decency. Right now I would love to focus on justice which is oblivious to the world as of now.
I'm happy my prayers are answered for this innocent person to live another day.
Stormvladv81 - Apologies for the hijack.