Yeah I agree.... imagine that. "Hey, you commited a crime but you were a real nice guy up till now so we will go easy on you"

Sends a real bad message dont you think. What kind of deterrent is that for other people considering committing an offense?

Qatar has no obligation to anyone who comes to their country and committs a crime, especially one against the government. Are you insinuating that Qatar is obliged to go easy on him? What is the basis for that reasoning?