Stupid reactions to the Schappelle Corby verdict

I understand that people might be angry over the Schappelle Corby verdict. Emotion is a natural reaction. But, it's whether one acts on one's emotions that is the issue.

Apparently, many Australians are (1) boycotting travel to Indonesia, including cancelling already-scheduled trips, and (2) refusing to donate any more money to the Indonesian tsunami victims, including some people demanding their money back.

O.k., now...

Refusing to travel to Indonesia is a pragmatic decision. Given the (apparently) different legal standards of proof in that country, I would be afraid that I, too, would be framed with someone else's drugs. I wouldn't go there.

But, refusing to help the flood vicitims? How, exactly, does refusing to support common, everyday people -- villagers who lost their homes -- help to reverse the S. Corby situation? The villagers have no voice in national politics!!! A stronger strategy would be to raise **extra** money, and use it as part of a diplomatic exchange: We'll give you AU$xxx million dollars in aid and tsunami relief if you release S. Corby.

Not that it would necessarily work. But, it's more likely to work! IMO.


I mean, please!!! Blaming individuals for the behavior of their government. This is how stinkin' wars start. Are humans still this stupid???


--TG