I know some kenellers are prone to gross exaggeration but this thread is taking the cake.
Nobody is making these 2 out to be "heroes", many are simply opposed to the death penalty for drug traffickers and can recognize the incredibly corrupt judicial system that exists in Indonesia. It is obvious Widodo did it all for political gain (these executions would not have happened on SBY'S watch).
As Gareth said, the few kgs stopped then had zero effect on supply to the streets here in oz. Drugs are a demand driven economy. It will also make zero difference to the availability of drugs on the street in Indonesia (Widodo's primary justification for the murders).
They committed a crime in a jurisdiction which supposedly takes it seriously. But many like myself is disgusted at people being used as pawns for political gain whilst those with money and power are beyond the law. Why were no real ringleaders caught? Everyday in SE Asia people connected with royalty and military act with impunity. There are hundreds of cases of royals beating servants to death, killing people on the roads whilst high etc but of course a couple of foreigners transporting drugs deserve to die.
The whole system is stuffed... but there unfortunately I'd nothing we can do.
