I think as Singaporean, it is necessary to look at the big
picture. This is not about if Nyugen has broken the law and deserve
the death sentence. It is about having an exception, having
compassion. We have to ask outselves do Singaporeans know what
compassion is. Do we live in a selfish society where our senses are
dead to compassion? Read carefully what the Australian are asking.
They are pleading for compassion. There are other Australian who
were executed due to drugs in Malaysia and other countries, but why
this time?
The answer is that the Australian see Nyugen as an naive, but kind
hearted person. Yes, he has committed a serious crime, but given
his remorse, reprent and intend of commit the crime, he deserves at
least some compassion, albeit that his stupidity has caused him his
life.
If Singapore is to build a more compassionate society, perhaps it
is a good time to reflect the mandatory sentensing in the law.
