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Re: Bradley Manning
by
Luckybit
on 06/06/2013, 14:35:25 UTC

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.

Wow. Is it that tough to answer?

Hint: the red question just needs a Yes or a No
Hint: the green question just needs a Yes or a No



The first is not a "yes or no" question, because it is a leading question.  It doesn't really matter what the classified documents reveal, because stealing and releasing classified documents is illegal and a clear act of espionage.  If he felt that something illegal was happening, he should've gone through the proper channels and had it investigated.

For your second question, yes.

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

See, that is the kind of stuff which should be leaked but okay say that torture and murder documents do get leaked, what exactly does it change?

MKUltra already was released officially and unclassified and the US always had the authority to kill and just never exercised it. I do see your point but the problem is there is no accountability even if crimes are leaked, who exactly are you supposed to leak it to and what can they do about it anyway? These are legit questions.