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).
17% Yes |
83% No |
13% Yes |
73% No |
2% Yes, but only if they are repeated offenders |
6% No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
1% Yes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked |
4% No, I do not believe in the death penalty |
1% Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Depends on numerous factors (quantity, repeated offences, number of deaths, types of drugs). Only at rare occasions should they be punished by death.
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Sentence them to life without parole if there is proof that someone died from the drugs they trafficked or if they are repeated offenders.
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Depending on the drug and the quantity
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Depending on the circumstances/consequences that come with the trafficking
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No but they should face heavy penalties based on the seriousness of the drug and the the deaths associated from said drug being trafficked
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Drug trafficking shouldn’t be an issue if it is legalised and regulated
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