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Tchocky · 08-17-12, 06:50 AM

Ecuador is spinning this as a reclamation of their national sovereignty, kind of a "you can't tell us we can't do it". I don't see how that lets you mess around with the judicial sovereignty of Sweden (in terms of sexual assault) and the UK (breaking bail - say what you will about the rape charges, there's a rock-solid arrest warrant for Mr Assange on this ground).

Ecuador's response seems to be a mix of lifting a middle finger to the US, and overreacting to that twerp in the UK FCO who mentioned revoking embassy status. Ecuador aren't doing anything out of protectiveness towards Assange - there is no possible method of bringing him to Ecuador and actually having to stand behind their promises.

What should happen is that Mr Assange should submit to the valid arrest warrant and be extradited to Sweden. Yes, this may be a front to bring him to the US. That's the risk you take when you distribute secret information.

Don't take this to seem like I disagree with Wikileaks' stated intent- I think they at least used to be a positive force, instead of the kneejerk anti-American propaganda mill they seem to be at the moment. You don't get automatic exemption from the law by blowing the whistle.

08-17-12, 06:50 AM	#53
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Ecuador is spinning this as a reclamation of their national sovereignty, kind of a "you can't tell us we can't do it". I don't see how that lets you mess around with the judicial sovereignty of Sweden (in terms of sexual assault) and the UK (breaking bail - say what you will about the rape charges, there's a rock-solid arrest warrant for Mr Assange on this ground). Ecuador's response seems to be a mix of lifting a middle finger to the US, and overreacting to that twerp in the UK FCO who mentioned revoking embassy status. Ecuador aren't doing anything out of protectiveness towards Assange - there is no possible method of bringing him to Ecuador and actually having to stand behind their promises. What should happen is that Mr Assange should submit to the valid arrest warrant and be extradited to Sweden. Yes, this may be a front to bring him to the US. That's the risk you take when you distribute secret information. Don't take this to seem like I disagree with Wikileaks' stated intent- I think they at least used to be a positive force, instead of the kneejerk anti-American propaganda mill they seem to be at the moment. You don't get automatic exemption from the law by blowing the whistle. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]