A Family's Plea at the Istana

[seiko.citizen]

Maybe can make those inmates who r going to spend the whole life inside the prison to work there in order to feed themselves?

If i was in charge of the legal system, I would chop one leg, one arm. Whilst death is a major deterrent, you should understand that death by hanging is relatively quick. By increasing the suffering; you create a greater deterrent. Making a "human" (if they are called that), walk, and eat like a dog is the worst type of punishment anyone can endure.

Er should be 早知今曰何必当初?

Spot on!

[MsLucifer]

actually it's quite simple,u commit the crime and u pay the price as simple as that.If he knows that he'll be facing this sentence in the end,why will he still commit this crime in the 1st place?As the chinese saying "早知当初何必今日".

In life you should have the basic knowledge that some things can be done and some things cannot be done at all.

Er should be 早知今曰何必当初?

[crazybay]

Just curious mate, how do you justify spending X-yrs on a prisoner who is of no use to the community. Why delay the inevitable? Why should your tax $$ be spent on inmates who will never be released. On one hand, citizens talk about gov't blowouts; but on the other certain citizens are willing to spend money to clothe, feed, shelter crims. Can't have your cake and eat too!

wanted to add to previous post, but not allowed.

Maybe can make those inmates who r going to spend the whole life inside the prison to work there in order to feed themselves?

[5218-201/A]

I feel that he still young and shd be spare from the rope, but he still have to pay for the crime he did... Maybe he shd get an life imprisonment...

Although I am not a Singaporean nor a PR holder, if he is granted a stay from the rope then there should be 1 stipulation. His family pays for all of the states housing, food, water, and any prisoner upkeep for this fellow. If the family refuses to pay, the death sentence is iimposed.

Why should the State suffer financially for 1 person's idiocy?

[Frogmen]

Sad to say he is too young to be hang.... I sympathize with his parents & siblings who will be the ones who suffered most.

[newbie09]

I feel that he still young and shd be spare from the rope, but he still have to pay for the crime he did... Maybe he shd get an life imprisonment...

[kenkelvin]

Death penalty in sg must stay. That y sg is still a safe place because of its tough laws. No doubt it a bit cruel to have the death sentence but it better to send them to lock them up for so many yrs. The prison will be overcrowded and much resources will be needed for that. Not meant to be mean, but if u do really bad stuffs like murder or traffick drugs, i think u r useless in society. No need waste rice to keep u alive. Unless can be proven that guy is been make use of By others to traffick drugs or else no excuse. Just my thoughts though.

[Watcha]

Death or not is really a matter of opinion.
A country will have to decide on one.

High risk high returns. You can traffic in a country that have no death penalty or even less chance of being caught. But the returns will be lower.

It is well known that it means death if failed.
Like stuntman who fly over things or even sky diving.

Know the risk and face the consequence

[CFC]

actually it's quite simple,u commit the crime and u pay the price as simple as that.If he knows that he'll be facing this sentence in the end,why will he still commit this crime in the 1st place?As the chinese saying "早知当初何必今日".

In life you should have the basic knowledge that some things can be done and some things cannot be done at all.

[commoner]

there are several countries with death penalties for drug offences, vietnam, malaysia and singapore. drug traffickers unerstand they will face death when caught, but retuns are high. so basically the know the stakes are high.

same as the les majeste law in thailand, so if you can't stand the law, don't step into the country.

they challenge the law, they will pay the price.

[Oceanklassik]

This topic is going to open up some serious debate here. There is no sheer success in a society whether there is capital punishment or not. But one thing I wish all to be mindful of is: Know what you are reading, and read with an open mind. Not "what you see, is what you get". There is always a story to every criminal who committed a crime. It is whether anyone takes up the case, hype it up, and make the whole world throw pity.

[SDM]

I for one support capital punishment for drug trafficking. The profit margin for this trade is too high and without sufficient deterrence, we may end up with lots of social problems. Before we have sympathy for the chap, kindly also remember the numerous families destroyed by these traffickers

[seiko.citizen]

...we can use punishment like life imprisonment without parole for serious crime as he is still paying for what he have done but just in a longer process. ...

Just curious mate, how do you justify spending X-yrs on a prisoner who is of no use to the community. Why delay the inevitable? Why should your tax $$ be spent on inmates who will never be released. On one hand, citizens talk about gov't blowouts; but on the other certain citizens are willing to spend money to clothe, feed, shelter crims. Can't have your cake and eat too!

wanted to add to previous post, but not allowed.

[seiko.citizen]

Sorry, but no sympathy for drug traffickers. Some may remember the ozzie who was hanged, and the major roar that followed in oz. a clear message must be sent to those who traffick drugs. the risks are high, the stakes are equally high, those who are involved were fully aware of the consequences prior to engaging in this illicit activity. m'sia also executes drug traffickers, so it should be no excuse that he didnt know.

[BRABUS]

Spent the last 2 hrs reading up on Yong Vui Kong , felt that he should be given a 2nd chance , poor boy , hope he is spare from the rope .