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more about #womeninprison more comments → MrPipeline: Rape versus consensual? I think we can all agree that the crime does not equal the punishment here and given that she is pregnant, killing her would b... more » malo-ji: "Orobator was arrested at Wattay Airport in Laos on August 6th, 2008 with 680g of heroin." That's about 1.5 pounds! more » alibabathieves: For a group of ladies (and gents) who are generally thought of as progressive, I'm really disappointed that there are SO many comments saying "this is... more » Chuck Basketcase: I'm going to be the contrarian here - while I have some sympathy for the aftermath of her story (consulate bungle, possible rape, etc), she DID break ... more » MissFiFi: Think about this, if she was forced as a drug mule, sister had to think she would get caught and was probably terrified from the get go. Then she gets... more » LaComtesse: So while her abuse in prison is inexcusable, and while the punishment does not fit the crime, when are people going to learn that when you smuggle dru... more » Eric Northman is mine: Not just Laos, there are a lot of countries were it's automatic death by firing squad for drug trafficking/smuggling. more » clotheswhorse: Facebook group: [www.facebook.com] The more attention this gets, the better her chances. more » bluebears: This is why I give every year to Amnesty International. more » clotheswhorse: Why the FUCK isn't the British gov't all over this? I love to travel, but countries with drug-smuggling punishments like this are on the no-no list.... more » Hamsterpants: I have two words for y'all: "Midnight Express". If ever I had been tempted to do ANYTHING drug-related while abroad, that film nipped it in the bud fo... more » margareita metermaid: wow. 680 g's is a helluva lot of heroin. This does not seem to be the actions of one solo 'entrepreneur'. And if she became pregnant 4 months after ... more » NefariousNewt: Well, this is a sucky way to start a Monday! Still, you cannot be too careful in foreign countries -- many are not as lenient as we would like them to... more » morninggloria: This case would make a Republican's head explode! On one hand, drugs (KILL! KILL!)On another hand, non-whites doing the killing (NO! STOP!)On the othe... more » JinxyMcDeath: "Brokedown Palace" and "Ganja Queen" pretty much shared the fucking shit out of me. Also, the one time I by mistakely brought a bowl of weed on a tran... more » -
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Pregnant Briton May Face Firing Squad In Laos
Samantha Orobator, a pregnant 20-year-old from London and possible rape victim, could be facing execution in Laos for her alleged role in drug trafficking. She has not yet been allowed to see a lawyer. More » -
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In Bolivia, Behind Bars Might Be The Best Place For Kids
In Bolivia, more than 1,400 children are currently living with their parents behind bars in that country's prisons. Officials and some parents say that given the alternatives, it might be for the best. More »
