Does Assange indictment set dangerous precedent for journalists?

[Just AnotherPerson]

See? You can write complete sentences.

I suppose getting rid of the goofy brown font is too much to hope for.

Hmm I always thought it was a red font like maroon, now it's got me thinkin'. Is it maroon, is it brown?

[MisterVeritis]

Hmm I always thought it was a red font like maroon, now it's got me thinkin'. Is it maroon, is it brown?

I am color blind for reds and browns. So take your pick.

[Dr. Who]

Some federal prosecutors disagreed with decision to charge Assange under Espionage Act

It seems as if they had concerns for the 1st Amendment and other legal matters. Not sure what those are. It appears the Brits may oppose extradition, claiming this is a political prosecution.

Does the fact that he isn't a US citizen, doesn't live in the US, nor did he actually spy, make a difference? Isn't keeping secret things secret the responsibility of the government, not anyone else who happens to receive that information? Wikileaks outed the dirty laundry of a number of other countries as well. No one cared then.

[Peter1469]

Does the fact that he isn't a US citizen, doesn't live in the US, nor did he actually spy, make a difference? Isn't keeping secret things secret the responsibility of the government, not anyone else who happens to receive that information? Wikileaks outed the dirty laundry of a number of other countries as well. No one cared then.

I do wonder what jurisdiction statute is being used.

But yes, the press is not charged for publishing classified info that someone else leaked or stole.

[MMC]

See? You can write complete sentences.

I suppose getting rid of the goofy brown font is too much to hope for.

Yeah.....I will stick with the Burgandy/Maroon font. You stick with being just like all the rest.

[donttread]

So it was okay that Assange as a journalist was working with the Russians? That is how the Free Press works Right? Release all the dirt on Russia's enemies and its journalistic integrity, huh?

What?

[Ransom]

Does the fact that he isn't a US citizen, doesn't live in the US, nor did he actually spy, make a difference? Isn't keeping secret things secret the responsibility of the government, not anyone else who happens to receive that information? Wikileaks outed the dirty laundry of a number of other countries as well. No one cared then.

No. Makes no difference. Can a British Newspaper for example....take data or information they know was attained by an illegal security breach..and publish it? Forget reporting on gossip or an anonymous leak that can take care of itself. What I'm referring to is a news agency receiving information from a Chelsea Manning or some other government employee who is bound by secrecy laws? In other words, if asked where the information came from, the source responds with "I stole it."

[donttread]

Does the fact that he isn't a US citizen, doesn't live in the US, nor did he actually spy, make a difference? Isn't keeping secret things secret the responsibility of the government, not anyone else who happens to receive that information? Wikileaks outed the dirty laundry of a number of other countries as well. No one cared then.

We PAY whistleblowers. Unless they whistle blow on the government, then we hunt them down. Welcome to the land of double standards

[donttread]

No. Makes no difference. Can a British Newspaper for example....take data or information they know was attained by an illegal security breach..and publish it? Forget reporting on gossip or an anonymous leak that can take care of itself. What I'm referring to is a news agency receiving information from a Chelsea Manning or some other government employee who is bound by secrecy laws? In other words, if asked where the information came from, the source responds with "I stole it."

The problem is that classified is now used to cover up inappropriate government actions more and more. And that we do have a need to know.

[Ransom]

The problem is that classified is now used to cover up inappropriate government actions more and more. And that we do have a need to know.

So....you should just give our classified documents to the media based on your own personal views? These documents may include names or current operations that would endanger others but hey......you've a need to know huh?