[Margaret Pilkington]

Ok so if it is true that he only had a half hour trial, then that isn't right, but to my mind(and i guess there will be some who disagree) it is like the guy who tried to detonate an explosive device on the American airlines plane.......he was caught red handed.......and as has been said before, Bi polar doesn't mean you don't know right from wrong......yes, he had a mental disorder, but was able to function normally in society.......why should that mean he gets any better treatment than anyone else?

If you travel to these countries, then you have to abide by their rules and laws.......and most airlines and airports spell out what will happen if you are found to be carrying illegal drugs........and this chap had over 8lbs of the stuff.

His punishment was what is acceptable in that country, he paid that country's price for breaking the law.........It isn't like the UK and comparisons cannot be drawn.