There are other ways to go about warning foreigners not to bring drugs into the country - accusing this innocent girl and trialling with the outcome of death by firing squad is not the way to do it.... We can all see she is innocent.. no doubt they can too. Keep praying for her!!
the worst thing about this that directly relates to me is the horrible people i talk to who simply say "she deserves it. she broke the law"
1) The "proof" is somewhat dubious
2) A Natural Plat that grows in the dirt - why can someone be killed for having that?
As a young female and as an Australian, who has just returned from a year travelling the world, the Schapelle Corby ficasco is a case that has realy outraged me. Anyone of us could be in her position, your brother, your sister, your mum your dad, your son, your daughter.
We are so quick to throw money Indonesias way when they need it and so quick to give ourselves a big pat on the back for doing so. But where is the governemnt when it comes to looking after one of our own and proving her innocence?
Why is it that Schapelle could face the firing squad if found guilty, and what punishment did the Bali bombers get for killing so many innocent people and ruining so many lives?
I totally believe in Schapelle's innocence even though until this case i had never heard of Schapelle Corby, but suppose she did export the Cannibas from Australia, how did she manage to get it out of the country? Wouldn't customs have some answering to do in this case?
We are Australians we need to stand up and fight for Schapelle and we need to make our governemnt do the same!
Boycott Bali!
I cant believe that in this day and age you can still be sentenced to "Death by Firing Squad". Whether guilty or innocent she should be sent home for the trial as this is where the "crime" began
Evidence has shown that Schapelle cannot be found guilty beyond reasonalble doubt. As a human being, you cannot let her suffer because of something she has NOT done.
i have sent emails to john howard,alex downer, telling them to show more copassion to there own people and less to the indonesians,i would do anything i can to help this girl,she is not guilty,also i am all for boycotting idonesia i would never go there
FREE SCHAPELLE. Quite frankly there should be security camera's at all airports. How safe are our belongings once checking them in? Drugs do not warrant a Death sentence anyways, regardless if she did take them in or not (but clearly she didn't). I wouldn't step foot in Bali nor Indonesia especially after 12 October 2002. The men that were convicted of those bombings got what penality exactly? And they murdered people. This young woman is looking at a death sentence, does that make sense at all? NO.
How can she be held accountable when she had no control over her luggage after she had checked them in prior to the flight. Free Schapelle she is innocent!!!
i am a 17 year old, yet this case has affected me so much, i dont follow the news, or current events, but how can i look past this one... i start by saying, HOW DARE indonesia do this too us, and too our fellow australian, Schappelle Corby, as many others have said on here, i would never ever go too a country like indonesia, what kind of a country is it!, i am utterly DISGUSTED that such an inhumane place such as indonesia exists on earth, they deserved that tsunami, they didn't deserve the millions, or was it billions, that our country gave to them.. i dont understand how indonesia can be ignorant enough to think that she (schapelle) would be that stupid that she would take drugs into indonesia to sell, considering she would make nowhere near as much as it would have cost to purchase them, why sell them to a place that they are so plentiful and cheap and where the punishment for drug trafficking is higher than murder. how can indonesia condone schapelles actions for drug smuggling and try to justify their own actions for executing her. and to think our own govt. won't help her, they just want to keep a friendship going with this inhumane country, well Mr Howard, you have lost an eligable voter come next election. if i was in Bali right now, i would break Schapelle out by whatever means neccessary, and get her home safely, even if it meant risking my own life, thats how strongly i feel about this. Schapelle, i cant begin to imagine how hard this must be for you, dont worry MATE, AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS YOU, even if our (your) government doesn't, hang in there, you have our prayers. As for Indonesia, my final statement is that i dont ever want anything to do with your country, i woudn't even enter your country on a connecting flight. next time i see a tourism ad promoting indonesia, i will just laugh and think, WHAT A JOKE!
I support Corby. I believe she is innocent even though I do not know her. I do not consider this to be a fair trial when you're guilty until proven innocent. The evidence (bag of pot) is contaminated due to mishandling by customs/police. Australian government does not seem to be doing enough to help her and her family. Since we are more alert in regards to security and terrorism, it does makes me wonder about airport security. How many innocent people have died in Indonesia. Please free Corby today.
Free Schapella!!! It was shown today 8th April 2005, how simple it is for baggage handlers to rummage through luggage. A case in Sydney found a baggage handler on the tarmac dressed in the attire retrieved from someone elses personal belongings. Why would Schappelle risk her life in a country where the death penalty is the consequence for drug trafficking to be rewarded a mere couple hundred dollars for the sale??????? Such a huge risk for next to nothing? She is not guilty
i believe there is not a single person in australia that believes schapella is guilty of this crime and by holding in jail is only and prolonging her worries. please have some compassion and free her now.and to mr howard you better go get her yourself personally or let the guilt devour you. and to the australian public i plea to all never go to bali agin or support them in any way. australians must stand together on this
What a great way to entice tourists to Indonesia..... a cold prison cell followed by the death sentence! Sounds like a great way to spend your summer holidays!
I've already cancelled my ticket to Bali and I think all other Australians should until Schapelle is sent home.
There is no questioning her innocence the only question is Balinese intelligence to realise this!
Why would you even contemplate smuggling drugs into indonesia - when they are so plentiful there ?? And just tucked away in a Boogie Board Bag - come on. Surely someone can make the executive decision that this situation is in need of further investigation. Considering our nations relationship with Indonesia I believe the case should be haded back to the Australian autorities to deal with. As a show of Indonesias good faith. Murder is unjust and unforgivable.
This is not about schapella, is is about politics and red tape. The Indonesian government should not use this case to help their country from importing drugs, they should instead focus on the amount of drugs being exported from Indonesia to other countries and do something about that! Our Gvt. would , you would hope, never treat an Indonesian this way.
I believe that if this trial was in australia or in a country where the judicial system is relatively non-corrupt, that she would be found NOT guilty due to the freedom to prove her innocence. She is an innocent victim and our government should be doing everything within its power to prove her innocence. They are happy to free Iraq when they don't ask for it but not happy to help free an innocenct aussie when she needs it. Ms Corby's only crime was to be so nieve about travelling. Also taking that type of drug to indonesia is like taking your own sand to the beach or taking snow to the arctic, it would be piontless and is probably cheaper in indonesia than anywhere else.FREE MS CORBY HER IMRISONMENT IS ILLIGAL NOT ANYTHING SHE HAS DO.
The recent exposure of QANTAS manhandling luggage gives testimony to the fact that Schappelle's luggage could easily have been tampered with.
Schappelle does not deserve this.
Everyone in Australia emptied their pusrse to help your people. My two small children gave all of their saved money to help with the disaster in your country. How can you treat us this way?
FREE SCHAPELLE!! She is innocent nobody cold be silly enough to put that amount of drugs in a bag. Especially since you can get drugs cheaper over there in bali anyway.
I am only 15 and words cannot decibe how upset i am over this! I strongly believe that Schapelle is innocent and it is disgusting how they are treating her. Please Free Schapelle!
Schapelles legal team should instigate legal action against both Brisbane Airport Corporation and Maquarie Infrastracture group for negligence leading to possible execution because of their lax security measures immediately
I really believe that this young girl was set up. If the Bali bomber can virtually walk away free from killing 88 people, I can't believe that a girl who has been set up can be shot. It's a terrible shame.
The background of this girl begs the question that she would ever consider planting drugs in her luggage. I believe her ony mistake was not having tamper proof bags for all of her luggage. I'll certainly avoid Indonesia until these barbaric laws are changed. I'll take cabin baggage only on my next trip OS.
this incident is taking humanity back to its primitve state. One does not deserve death (especially in a forgin country) for such a petty petty crime(which she may not have commited in teh firt place) as she is convicted with. You need to evolve and mature Indonesia, have a heart.
I pray that the Schapella Corby will be found not guilty - She was in the wrong place at the wrong time - security over baggage handlers should be priority one to avoid this mistake happening again
All I can say the case is an injustice - I pray for her to keep strong and hope the indonesian justice will not pass the sentence- I feel she was in the wrong place at the wrong time- life isnt fair for many people.
I have been watchiung the plight of this innocent young person since it began. I feel that after the recent events this week with a bag handler being dismissed after removing a costume from the baggage of a passenger just proves that none of our baggage is safe when we are travelling. How many other bags are open and gone through without the owner realising it? Security at all terminals should be up to date so that these perptrators are caught and the people that are actually guilty of committing these crimes can be brought to justice. Schapelle is innocent I believe that in my heart and in my soul and I feel for her and her family at this time one can only imagine what they must be going through but I am sure it is worse then what we could even think.
I cant believe that in this day and age you can still be sentenced to "Death by Firing Squad". Whether guilty or innocent she should be sent home for the trial as this is where the "crime" began
What a disgusting web of legal flaws,blunders and deceit. She is innocent release her. Arent we providing millions of dollars to your country after the Tsunami we as voters can change that.
If you cannot see that she is innocent you are a more backward country than i thought. I will not step foot back into your country until your justice and security systems are brought up to the standards of the modern world. FREE HER NOW
I really don't believe this girl is guilty. The penalty given to the bali bomber is 2and a half years. How can they justify the death penalty to an australian girl. Send her home.
There are many questions that have not been answered clearly in this case and until this confusion is ended, it is impossible to dicount the fact that Miss Corby is totally innocent. This is not making your justice system be seen in the light it should be, by all who are watching the proceedings with increasing incredulity.
How hard is it to see Schapella is innocent?!!! For godsake free this girl.It sickens and destress me to see her going through this hell. Her health is suffering now, give her peace and return her to her family.
When is the rest of the world gonna catch up with civilisation? These countries are quick enough to call on the rest of humanity when they have a national disaster, the least they can do is slap Schapelle's wrist and say 'on your way and don't come back'. Lesson learnt.
hey, c'mon, who'd put this much stuff so easily in a bag to sell it where it's worth a lot less than you've paid it? and moreover: death for some weed? man, that's crazy.
As civilization advances, so should our laws.
If certain countrys choose not to have a standard - then will be left behind.
Whats that spell? A breeding ground for terrorizm.
To the Indonesian Ambasador:
Our government is acting frienly and compliant on the threat to kill an innocent unarmed Australian civilian. Our government does not reflect the people, who wish to have it known that while we are pleasant natured, forgiving and compassionate- we will do as Australians always have done- unite, never give in, never give up, never desert each other in times of need and we NEVER just lay down to die
Schapella Corby is innocent. Anyone can see this. No one takes drugs OUT of Australia they are usually trying to smuggle them IN. It has been proven that Australian luggage is tampered with often. Time and money is wasted on such a case when it is blatenly obvious the girl is innocent. Schapella should be compensated for the stress, depravation of freedom and stress and expence to her family.Free her as soon as possible. Thankyou. Sandra Donnan
Schapelle Corby is innocent. The Indonesian judicial system needs to change their laws. Where is the justice when a terrorist gets 2 years jail for KILLING multiple persons and those with hash in their possession can be executed. The inhumane conditions under which prisoners live is disgusting. May the judges remember all that Australians have done for them recently and acknowledge that this young Australian woman was caught in a situation beyond her control.
I can not know for certain whether Ms Corby is innocent or not as I don't have access to all the facts. But it seems highly unlikely that anyone would smuggle drugs from Australia to Indonesia when they are cheaper there anyway. Where is the incentive to take such a risk as drug smuggling without at least the likelihood of making a lot of money? The drugs would have been sold for more within Australia. So it just doesn't add up.
In addition, I don't believe in the death penalty anyway as mistakes can be (and are) made.
Justice in Indonesia: a man who murders hundreds of people gets a 2 year sentence (with a comfortable prison cell I might add) whilst a girl who is obviously innocent is threatened with the firing squad...?
One hting's for sure: I'm never visiting that horrible country that supports terrorism and denies justice.
I urge the Indonesian Government to look further than the pendind decision on this girl's life and assess how the country will survive in the long term with deminished australian tourism funds being expended in a country which thrives on the australian dollar....release her, if not only for her innocence but for your country's future economic growth
John Howard is a traitor to this Nation 100% an azz licking poli-tick who sucks up to the ZIONIST WARPIGZ in Washington.
sends our soldiers off to war on a HUGE FAT DIRTY BUNCH OF LIES and you expect him to care a damn about Corby ???
This is a country that thrives off their tourism if this execution is to take place, would any citizen of any country ever holiday here again?
Unlikely.
Mr Howard make a move now, or your guilt will forever haunt you.
Indonesian people should be ashamed of themselves, the way they have let their government treat Shapelle (who is clearly innocent). But Indonesian people are only too happy to receive financial support, aid, and even our military to help them. Bakir Bashir gets 2 years, for scores of murders (and he laughs). Enough is Enough - let Shapelle come home - she is innocent.
