[Numbers Guy]

don't break the law and respect other peoples community when visiting.

Uh, if the drugs were planted on her then how was she breaking the law?

[drt1]

The drugs were hidden in a Boogie Board carrying case, were very evident to one who would be transporting it (Over 8 pounds of grass - A large volume) and she tried to prevent a search of the bag.

We can debate the severity of the punishment (I think it way too harsh in this instance - No history of trafficking, no apparent ring - At least she hasn't fingered any yet, etc.) but from my perspective she knew what she was doing and is guilty.

[TheOracleAtLilac]

if the drugs were planted on her

airport found 4.1 kilograms (nine pounds) of the drug in her luggage

not likely someone "planted" the stuff w/o her knowledge !

[JeffersonRepublic.com]

"Uh, if the drugs were planted on her then how was she breaking the law?"

That is what she is saying. Go to any US prison and ask the inmates if they are innocent or guilty, I'm sure a good deal of them will say they were set up.

There are nine other Aussie who will be facing the same charges and a man from India who has already had his punishment - death. Drug trafficing is a crime that hurts many people. The drugs destroy families and communities, and the government is responible to stop it. So when in Rome...