who have now been returned here most certainly do not recognise how very, very fortunate they are. Not only did they not face a firing squad like the two considered to be ring leaders but they did not die in the appalling conditions which are an Indonesian prison.
Yes, perhaps they were young but they knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what the consequences might be if they were caught.
They are now out of prison, out of Indonesia and back here and "free". I cannot help wondering what they will do with the rest of their lives. Who will want to employ them? What saleable skills do they have, if any?
They were ready and willing and prepared to take the risks they took. At the time it did not matter to them that they were attempting to bring something into this country which would have caused so much misery and death to others. I cannot help wondering if they feel any regret at what they attempted to do - or whether any regret is just that they were caught. Perhaps I am wrong but I suspect the latter rather than the former.
Our Prime Minister may see his role in the negotiations for their release as some sort of political coup but there will be a price to pay. I would like to think it would be at the ballot box but it is more likely to be a concession to Indonesia. There will be a cost of some sort and it might be a very heavy price indeed.
These men will need to be watched for the rest of their lives.
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