Since 1999, the executions of drug smugglers have become more common in Indonesia, Iran, China and Pakistan. In March 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed executing drug traffickers to fight his country’s opioid epidemic. 32 countries impose the death penalty for drug smuggling. Seven of these countries (China, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore) routinely execute drug offenders. Asia and the Middle East’s tough approach contrasts with many Western countries who have legalized cannabis in recent years (selling cannabis in Saudi Arabia is punished by beheading).
No, and only if it was a violent crime should they be life in prison.
Death penalty for drugs???? What kind of craziness is this!!!
No, and the death pendalty should be abolished because the legal system can be wrong.
No, and we should legalize all drugs
Yes only if they are repeated offenders and there is proof someone died form the drugs they trafficked.
Abolish the death penalty in any and ALL scenarios!!
As long as there is a fair trial, I have no problem with the death penalty. But, I do think that the number of drugs involved and how far the connections reach should be highly considered.
No and eliminate all drug prohibition laws
A lot of drug traffickers are being blackmailed or manipulated. Focus on the source of the drugs instead.
No, people ask for drugs.
Possibly, in the case of multiple offenses, after a fair trial, multiple death occurances in relation to the crime, extensive efforts for rehabilitation, and extwnsive psychiatric evaluations.
Decriminalize and regulate drug production and use. Take the money out of the black market and put it in the economy and social programs.
Legalize all drug trafficking
I do not support the death penalty except for rare occasions. The traffickers should stay in prison though.
No, the marketing, sale, and use of drugs is a free market affair and should be decriminalized immediately.
Yes, they should but only if what they are trafficking is killing others and they have repeated the offense multiple times.
It depends on the drug being moved.
Yes, but ONLY if they're repeated offenders of trafficking or if someone died from the drugs they trafficked. Human traffickers SHOULD get the Death Penalty because human trafficking is WORSE than drug trafficking.
legalize drugs and drug traffickers wouldn’t be a thing
No, unless he/she has also committed violent crimes such as attempted murder, or first degree murder, or in any other way seriously injures someone as a result of doing
No, they should be required to attend therapy sessions as well as community service, education, and skill building. For repeat offenders, a graduated program of time spent in jail, ending with life in prison.
Drug Trafficking should not be illegal
Yes but not marijuana
I feel that I do not know enough about this topic to contribute an answer.
Undecided on this topic, it is very controversial. I agree with elements on both sides.
There should be a trial to see if it is an option, the death penalty should not be the first option but it should still be an option
It would depend on their offenses — if they committed murder, etc. Still, I don't believe in the death penalty. Life in prison without parole, I believe, is just as bad as death.
depends on the drug i dont really know
No. This is beyond nonsense.
No, I do not support the death penalty. Have a fair trail and if convicted have life in prison without parole.
No, but interrogate and sentence them to prison.
Not the death penalty but unless someone died it would be a different situation
Yes and No, Depends on the situation
Only under specific circumstances.
no, only if they have been convicted of other major crimes such as direct murder
if we decriminalize drugs this is a non-issue
No one should be subjected to the death penalty no matter how big the crime
No, and I don't believe they should even be imprisoned.
The war on drugs should be ended, which would eliminate the idea of drug trafficking. Anyone who commits murder, however, should be given the death penalty.
This should be re-worded as "Should people get the death penalty if their only crime was selling/dealing drugs?". The answer to that question is NO. Cartel/gang leaders usually commit or direct lots of other violent crimes that would make them eligible for the death penalty. Local dealers might not be committing any crimes besides distributing/selling the drugs; they should NOT be eligible for the death penalty.
Nonviolent drug crimes are to be decriminalized
Not for drugs. No way.
Yes, if convicted of other crimes such as rape, murder, etc.
Yes but only if the umber of years to appeal is limited, otherwise the death penalty is merely a life sentence.
yes, but only if they are repeat offenders AND the definition of "drug trafficking" needs to be rewritten so that it only applies to large amounts specific to high level trafficking.
Yes, but only if people died from it.
This should be a case by case basis
Only if they are responsible for deaths and crimes
No. Drugs should be decriminalized thus eliminating the need for drug traffickers.
All drugs should be decriminalized, regulated and distributed through rehabilitation centers that help addicts get clean. Treating a disease, which is often caused by poverty, as something to be met with punishment and exploitation is counterproductive.
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