In Reply to: HELP ME PLZZ posted by Amberr on Monday, 27. October 2008 at 16:21 Bali Time:
Don't know if anyone saw the interview on Mornings with Kim and David this morning? They had an expert on Indonesion law - he was very clear in stating that he didn't think there would be repurcussions because in essence - there is really nobody left in the terrorists cell (JI) to carry out such threats. Interesting that what we don't hear is that since the bombings - over 400 arrests have been made throughout Indonesia of people connected to the terrorist group. He said that Indonesians are the ones who are really wanting to make sure that nothing else happens as they are only just recovering from one of the worst economic crisises that any country has ever suffered. He actually stated some really interesting facts and figures and was quite convincing. I am going for my eight visit in December and have to admit I was worried as I am taking my two young children for the first time but I actually felt heaps better after listening to this man - don't know if you can track down a copy somewhere but it may be worth watching if you can. He said the executions will definitely happen - all avenues for appeal are exhausted - but nobody will know exactly when - and that sooner rather than later as they want to make sure it is all over well before the Indonesian elections early next year - to put across the message of a strong leadership etc. So I can understand that if you were going to be there in those first two weeks of November, it may be a little scary to contemplate - but this man (sorry can't remember his name) - stated that security would be extra tight and that they have now infiltrated the network so well that there isn't really anyone in Indonesia that would be willing to carry out such acts. Maybe I am sill in pinning all my hopes in believing what he said - but he did have some really interesting info and strong points.....