On Friday morning in Singapore, 25 year old Nguyen Tuong Van would be hanged till death for smuggling 400 grams of Cocaine in December 2002. Last two weeks have been very hectic in terms of major diplomatic activity between the Autralian government and the Singapore counterparts to look at the possibility of clemency. The strict laws against smuggling in Singapore also mean that you cannot meet your dear ones if you are facing capital punishment. The best you can do is to see the condemned across a thick glass wall.
This young man has shown tremendous calm in this ultimate moment of trial. In fact, in his last statement a few days back, he conveyed to his loved ones that he has accepted what is coming and he expects the same from his family. His mother who has lost so many years in every day which has gone by has also shown tremendous calm of late though there is very high probability that her last request to hug his son would not be granted by the Singapore government.
Well, what is the moral of the story. The moral is, everytime you feel that you are distressed and you are not getting a good deal,no one cares about you, think about the Nguyens of the world and you will find that you don't feel that bad any more. We are still very fortunate for who we are and what we go through. Some people would give a lifetime to live a moment of our life.
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