Absolutely Disgusted

I just watched this film on HBO last night and I have to say I am absolutely floored, shocked and disgusted by the way in which the Indonesian Gov't handled this case, not to mention their bullheaded and backwards stance on marijuana enforcement in general.

All the errors/imperfections made in the court case (not testing evidence, not admitting security videotapes to be considered, etc.) as well as the overall stubborness on the part of representatives of the legal system to consider the aspects of reasonable doubt aside, if you think that possessing marijuana, especially for a first-time offense, should even be considered as grounds for the death penalty, you need to get your head examined. Pronto. And that's not me speaking as an American or as an Austrailian or as a Brit, it's me speaking as a human being living in the 21st Century. That is without a doubt an insane punishment and makes no sense whatsoever. 20 years in prison is also WAY overboard. Talk about being late to dinner as far as drug laws are concerned.

Everyone responsible in the conviction and ill-treatment of this woman should be ashamed of themselves. From the simple-minded customs agent who just doesn't have a clue as to what constitutes a confession ("She said there was Marijuana in the bag!" Yeah, that's cause she observed it and verbally acknowleged when she opened the bag, guy. Is she guilty for having a sense of smell and sight?) to the paparazzi who can't understand the concept of personal space to the High Court judges who refused to entertain plausible theories pointing in the direction of innocence to the idiots standing with the Pro-Execution signs outside the courtroom. You are all a bunch of sad, pathetic, mixed-up individuals. Furthermore, shame on the Australian heads of power who left this woman to rot in an Indo cell. You can send troops to join America and die in the War on Terror but you won't put up a decent fight to save one of your own citizens from an unjust punishment. I mean, I think a large-scale boycott is in order here.

I can only speak for myself, but I can tell you that, after seeing this documentary, I will never knowingly purchase any item or materials from Indonesia nor will I visit Indonesia. Ever. Or at least until they wake up and smell the coffee. I think the entire sensible world community should bocott their country and withold all aid packages until this woman is released and more just, fair legal system is installed in Indonesia. And I thought Kellogs was out of line with how they handled the Michael Phelps situation; this is obviously a million times more ridiculous and upsetting.

This whole ordeal is beyond disgusting. I am now nauseous and can not eat lunch.