Quote from: SEC agent on June 03, 2013, 08:21:23 PM

Quote from: Biomech on June 03, 2013, 08:05:58 PM

Quote from: SEC agent on June 03, 2013, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: jackjack on June 03, 2013, 05:14:48 PM

So saying publicly and proving that USA kills and tortures people undermines your freedom?

So what? Did anything happen thanks to that?

He stole and released critical intelligence that could result in harming diplomatic relations, and put American soldiers lives at risk during wartime (which is aiding and abetting the enemy). He intentionally violated the Espionage Act, and as someone with a security clearance, he knew the risks. Violation of the Espionage Act carries with it a penalty of death.

If he was unprepared to accept those consequences, he should've kept his treasonous mouth shut.

Wait, wait, wait. Full stop.

What WAR? The United States is not at war. Yes, they are actively murdering people in foreign lands, but ONLY Congress can declare war. Wartime rules DO NOT apply to this case absent that declaration.

The Iraq War which was authorized by a joint resolution by the senate and congress.

That said, there doesn't need to be a "declared war" for the Espionage Act to apply. Releasing classified information in peacetime is still espionage.

so an unconstitutional law trumps the constitution. And you are changing your arguments. Thank you, you have clarified your position. Here's a quote from another "traitor". It was written long before either of us were born (or hatched, as may be your case), but it was aimed directly at you.

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"If ye love wealth better than liberty,
the tranquility of servitude
better than the animating contest of freedom,
go home from us in peace.
We ask not your counsels or your arms.
Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you.
May your chains set lightly upon you,
and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen."