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After reading the recent news about the 25 years old Australian, Tuong Van Nguyen, who is to be hanged to death next Friday, I couldn't help but to feel sad and sorry for him.
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For those who are not aware of this, he was charged for smuggling close to 400 grams of heroin in transit at the Changi Airport, Singapore. He revealed that he agreed to courier the heroin for a Sydney syndicate, for he had to pay off his twin brother's legal debts, and a friend's loan. Currently placed in a maximum-security prison and visited by his family everyday, he can only seek solace in his family's constant support, and letters from friends and supporters.
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For those who are not aware of this, he was charged for smuggling close to 400 grams of heroin in transit at the Changi Airport, Singapore. He revealed that he agreed to courier the heroin for a Sydney syndicate, for he had to pay off his twin brother's legal debts, and a friend's loan. Currently placed in a maximum-security prison and visited by his family everyday, he can only seek solace in his family's constant support, and letters from friends and supporters.
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The Nguyen twin brothers, when they were younger.
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The Australian government has tried everything to avoid a death row, but it seemed that PM John Howard revealed that there's nothing more he could do for him. I guess most of you will say that he deserves it anyway, for drug trafficking, and we all know how strict the Singapore and Malaysian governments are when it comes to drugs.
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But I couldn't help but to feel sorry for him. It's gonna be a life taken away. And he's only 25! He won't even get a chance to repent, to learn from his mistakes, and be given an opportunity to correct it. And hanging is definitely not the most pleasant way to die! But I guess, the law is always there for a reason. And if you break it, you suffer the consequences.
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He made some drawings and notes to his loved ones, during his last few days. Check out the photo gallery. And I was truly touched after reading this article. I am emotional, I know. :P
But I am..... only human, after all.
8 comments:
Master Peebody: Yeah, i agree he deserves it to a certain extent. And he's well aware of the consequences. But, I just feel a lill bad. And the article was kinda emotional as well. :( hehehe.
Master Peebody: AawwW, that's the sweetest! :D I'm touched. *blush*
I've been following this news everyday for weeks hoping a miracle would happen. My heart crushed when the clemency was rejected. Singapore's barbaric! Since then I've vowed not to use optus or SIA. Mei, I hope u're not with Optus haha..
It is sad to know that Van Nguyen didn't get the support of the media as much as others such as Michelle Leslie/Corby... Maybe a face of a model is needed to get such publicity.
Let's all have a minute of silence at 6am next Friday. (That's 3am for you Mei haha. ).
TOTALLY BARBARIC!! Can't believe this shit happens....
Steve: Nah, that'd be 9am for me! :D And i'll be in the exam hall, sitting for one of my papers! and yes, I'm on Optus *hehe*
Shit happens, you're right. But i believe the law's there for a good reason. Although I do think, there are better ways to die... more humane ways that's less gruesome. Did you read the age today? they've got the precisions on how the whole procedure's done. :(
I'ld be touched too.. for the sake of love.
Nat: Yeah... we're such emotional creatures. *tee hee*
Thanks for the care n concern over grandma - i greatly appreciate it =]
Nat: You're most welcome :D I hope she's feeling better already. The mere fact of knowing that you care, already makes her day, I'm sure :)
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