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Originally Posted by Weiser Wonder
Well, obviously, I didn't mean literally. I meant can't as 'shouldn't based on Assange's actions as there is nothing illegal about sharing documents he obtained through legal means.' The government should value free speech, and I find a government intent on prosecuting journalists for sharing information extremely troubling.
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Totally agree. While what wikileaks and Assange did is legally debatable and I don't really support a lot of what was leaked (with the exception of the apache hosing the journalists awhile back), I really find it troubling that a supposedly free nation like Sweden is easily strong armed into holding him and denying him bail on trumped up allegations and technicalities on a potential cia plant. Apparently, Assange has the means and will to abscond... I mean come on, the guy turned himself in.
Also, given that wikileaks hasn't even been formally charged with doing anything illegal yet I find it equally alarming that corporations are so easily pressured into denying wikileaks support. The US complains about China and Russia of using extra-judicial means and pressure tactics while employing said tactics themselves inside and outside of their own jurisdiction. Hypocrites.