On capital punishment
On capital punishment
From Jurnal Indonesia
Tangerang District Court's decision to hand out the death
penalty to a drug dealer deserves to be hailed. In the midst of
legal uncertainties, there are still judges who make determined
verdicts, and ones in accordance with the law.
For a long time drug dealers and users have only received
light sentences, triggering people to distribute drugs like
shabu-shabu, heroin, marijuana and the like. That is why drugs
have widely spread everywhere.
Illegal drugs are a very big concern. Drugs are not only
abused by the haves but also by the have-nots, even by teenagers
and children. Parents are worried if their children are trapped
in a circle of drug abuse.
The wide spread of drugs can be seen from the cases of Maya
Sigit, wife of Ari Sigit, grandson of former president Soeharto.
We're not surprised as with enormous wealth drug's are not hard
to get.
How about Doyok and Polo, both entertainers by profession. Not
to mention about other cases undetected so far, because the
victims are not public figures worth reporting on. The number of
drug victims cannot possibly be counted, but it's quite big.
The destructive impact of drug abuse is whopping. Addicts can
kill themselves by overdosing.
Addicts can't control themselves and become a burden on their
parents. And to get them free of drugs, very large amounts of
money are required.
Drug abuse by the younger generation is fatal as the nation's
future is in their hands. If they become drug addicts, what good
can be expected from them?
Considering the fatal impact of and the disaster brought about
by drug abuse, I fully agree if capital punishment is imposed on
drug dealers, because they are the state's most dangerous
enemies.
In other countries heavy punishments for drug dealers are not
something strange. Now is the time for Indonesia to apply heavy
punishments as well. And it's appropriate if relevant
institutions and other communities support this. Hopefully, the
application of capital punishment on drug dealers does not cause
pros and cons. It would be a great pity if capital punishment is
revoked.
ANDRI
Tangerang, West Java