Bali bombing victim's survivors and their families can now feel at least relieved after Indonesia government executed the three convicted bombers. It was held at Central Java province, just 15 minutes from Nusa Kambangan prison complex.
The three were faced by 3 firing squad from the national police department and shot to death at exactly midnight local time. Although the news are already widespread, the authority still refused to issue a statement regarding confirmation of the execution result until morning.
Bali bombing happened in October 2002 and it tore down 2 cafes, the Paddys and Sari Club which at that time were packed with tourists, mostly Australian. About 200 were killed and more than 300 were left with injuries. Bali tourism experienced sharp decline after the incident and the world condemned the action.
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I myself condemn the act of terrorism in any magnitude for whatever reason, especially if the act cost human lifes. And truly i feel sorry for the victims and their families and friends having to bear the pain for the rest of their life.
What disturb me is, I don't really know whether the concept of death sentence is effective on fighting crimes or terrorism. If one of my loved one was a victim, I would probably want to see the convicted put to death. Thinking clearly and honestly however, I still don't think that death penalty will put an end to any of those vicious circle.
The more effective approach would be a socialization of principles or ideology since the start especially to the young ones. It is the wrong ideology that leads to horrifying act like this.
What do you think? Do you agree or disagree with the effectiveness of death penalty?
Sunday, November 9, 2008
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