Yeah but he also had 2 other previous convictions, so its not like this was his first offense, and it was 200g of weed. Its still harsh, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone were to recieve a similar sentence in the states, save the 10 strokes.

Christ, how childish, 10 fucking strokes? Their beating people to abide by their laws? No better than gangs if you ask me. What is the government but one big, organized gang anyways?