Michael Connell, Any News?

[tonywebster]

Is there some dispute about his conviction or was his conviction sound? If his conviction is sound then I really fail to see why anyone would have any interest in his well-being.

His conviction was sound. apparently he admitted guilty to carrying 3400 xtasy pills into Thailand and was convicted to 99 years.

Personally I think 99 years is a bit to long for a drug like xtc but then again TIT and Thai Law is pretty strict when it comes to drugs so there you go.

Thanks. Yes 99 years is a long time, but considering you are told before immigration that it carries the death penalty 99 years seems fair. there can not be many people that don't know Thailand's stance on drug smugglers.

[GungaDin]

The interview with MC is said to be in Episode 4, part 1 of 3 works (for me) but parts 2 & 3 are blocked by Virgin Media. (as I'm in Thailand)

Anyone know where there is an unblocked copy?

[mizzi39]

Quote Post #21

You think we should show compassion to this drug smuggler, i on the other hand think we should not show him compassion based on the damage that drugs do, not just to the smuggler and the user, as someone has already said they have a choice, but the compassion should go to the victims of the users, the burglary victims, the robbery victims, the theft victims, the assault victims, the murdered victims. Maybe you can now tell me why you think the guy deserves compassion because as yet you have not told us why. You simple choose to come in here and write a nonsensical post.

I guess you never stated that ALL users commit crimes, I just read to much into your baseless over generalization that's all. Who's behind?

You may be lacking in proper compassion,, but you are certainly a funny man.

Edited February 24, 2010 by mizzi39

[stiggy]

Having had several friends get hooked on hard drugs and ruin there lives and destroy those around them, I have nothing but loathing for hard drug dealers/suppliers.

In Thailand I have seen many good people ruin themselves to, I have seen many finacially poor users end up in jail,While the rich dealers just pay off some one and get away free. I have also lost 4 mates over the years to overdose of these so called recreational drugs.

Had these drugs got through what effect would they have had on peoples lives ?

If a person chooses that life style and takes the known risk for self gain thats there choice, they have to live by there actions both user and dealer.

Before I get accussed of being incompassionate , think of the average dealer, avoiding real work taking the easy path at the expense of others .

Do they have any compassion when a desperate user chokes on their vomit and leaves a greiving often young family in need. Do They F33k !

In this case the lad in question was young and stupid I pity him but for sure he knew the risk.however he still choose to take it.

[ricklev]

Ecstasy.... Isn't that the addictive drug that infuses users with hate, confusion and delusions about the true meaning of human existence?

Edited February 24, 2010 by ricklev

[Latindancer]

He was caught with ecstasy, wasn't he ? This is quite different from being caught with narcotics.......people don't get addicted to it. Look it up in Wikipedia. He shouldn't have been jailed for so long, poor bugger.

Edited February 24, 2010 by Latindancer

[Slaps]

Ecstasy.... Isn't that the addictive drug that infuses users with hate, confusion and delusions about the true meaning of human existence?

No, No, Yes, and Funny

[Boater]

this guy did having ' Learning Difficulties ' ........ if this was in the uk he would have been treated ' slightly ' different '

when this did happen 5 years ago, a remember a few people saying he was stitched up as a mule, but i am not to aware of the real truth.

but 99 years is very harch w/o a proper full fair trail.

[NADTATIDA1]

Would you have more compassion if he was a family member mr webster?

Also you would like to see cannabis legalized i see.Is it ok smoking ganja??

[Slaps]

this guy did having ' Learning Difficulties ' ........ if this was in the uk he would have been treated ' slightly ' different '

when this did happen 5 years ago, a remember a few people saying he was stitched up as a mule, but i am not to aware of the real truth.

but 99 years is very harch w/o a proper full fair trail.

Not knocking your post but it just made me smile

Was this the guy that had the pills sewn into his Levis and was caught dancing in the park with his shirt off

or was that another one?

[meom]

but 99 years is very harch w/o a proper full fair trail.

What makes you think it wasn’t a proper fair trial?

The guy was caught red handed with 3400 xtx pills in the airport. Considering the type of drug and quantity it’s either the death penalty or life as per Thai law. Since he admitted guilty he got life.

Sure the story is that he was the fall guy for a bigger shipment that got through but that doesn’t take away anything from the fact of him being guilty of knowingly trying to smuggle 3400 xtc pills into Thailand.

[Jameshaya]

I just wanted to know how this young chap was doing.

Of course he did something extremely wrong and stupid, but remember that he was just 19 and he's going to regret it for the rest of his life.

Oh, you said he knew the possible consequences of his acts. I am not sure. Again, I think he was just a very stupid and uneducated young fellow. 50 or 30 years in a Thai prison seem too harsh a punishment for me.

Anyway, the point was not if the sentence was fair. As someone said, it was just about human compassion.

Edited February 24, 2010 by Jameshaya

[likewise]

I have a lot to learn

Sorry guys that I don't fit in with your liberal views. The guy is a convicted drug smuggler, if his conviction is sound and he is indeed guilty of this offence then he deserves no compassion from me and will get no compassion from me.

However the victims of drug users do deserve compassion so I will reserve my compassion for people that deserve it, you guys just get on with supporting/showing compassion for this convicted criminal, next you will be telling me he is a victim of circumstances, bad upbringing etc.

If any of you go to visit him, tell him I said hi and I hope he is regretting his stupidity, however I will never give sympathy for him.

If you guys don't like this attitude, then quite frankly I don't give a dam_n.

Are you aware that the so called "victims" decide for themselves if they want to use drugs or not? Everyone decides for themself if he/she wants to use a certain substance or not.

Indeed a drug smuggler/ dealer should be punished but 50 or more year sentences are too much.

[Boo]

This thread has degenerated into a slanging fest & as the op was answered with the first few posts this can now be closed.