Singapore Man Given Death Penalty After Being Found With 2 Pounds Of Cannabis

Boudica · 02-08-2022, 07:31 AM

(02-07-2022, 05:01 PM)Mangup Wrote:
(02-07-2022, 04:08 PM)Boudica Wrote:
(02-07-2022, 01:32 PM)Mangup Wrote: I don't think there can be any argument on a basis of culture for a condemnation to death over weed. My understanding is that it's meant to be a deterrent to others but seeing that type of policy actually play out shows it for what it is, barbarism.

I wouldn't say that a culture could excuse it, but moreso to understand why it is that way in the first place. I think some of the US's policies on drugs and abortion are barbaric, but to people that live there, it's perfectly normal and it's based on a lifetime of thinking in a certain way. We don't have to agree with something to understand it. If that makes sense?

Yea with added clarification I see the angle you're going for and agree.

Ah I appreciate your understanding!

u6m · 02-10-2022, 10:00 AM

(10-15-2021, 05:31 PM)Shaun Wrote: A man in Singapore was given the death penalty after authorities found him with 2 pounds of cannabis.
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Omar Yacob Bamadhaj, 41, was sentenced to death in February, and a court dismissed his appeal on Tuesday.

He was sentenced to death by hanging, the outlet said.

Article: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/singaporean-ma...09775.html

Pretty sad honestly.