Wikileaks' Julian Assange seeks Supreme Court hearing

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Catfish

Hello Jim,

Well, thanks you for your calm answer, i could almost read the *sigh* after it . I guess i went over the top with my post, however .. if a nation or its government conducts a crime, in the best intention or not (ahem), do you think it should rather cover that up than say sorry ?

"A democracy has to defend itself", but if it gets again its own and international law ?
"Right or wrong my country" is also an often-heard proverb, but ...

The Pentagon Papers: "When The New York Times began publishing its series, President Richard Nixon became incensed. His words to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger included "People have gotta be put to the torch for this sort of thing..." and "Let's get the son-of-a-bitch in jail.""

So you think this would be the right thing to do ? The New York times was too big it seems, but maybe Assange with his now worldwide support is not.

Thanks and greetings,
Catfish

Hi Catfish

No problem mate, as I said earlier, we're all entitled to an opinion and a viewpoint

TBH we could debate the wrights and wrongs of many an individual and or country from past events till the cows come home....I'd rather stay on the thread topic in this case but readilly admit two or more wrongs don't make a right.

IMHO Assange (from #12)

Agreed....if charges have been brought and extradition requested he must go back to where the alleged crime or crimes took place to be tried by said countries judicial system.

I'm in no way making a judgement on his guilt or otherwise.

Also (#43)

Assange has voluntarily reduced his freedom to act by jumping bail and seeking refuge in a political mess that ensures he cannot leave a single building. This is of his own making.

I honestly don't see what defence he has after the way he has acted and I've yet to see any statement from the UK or Swedish government stating he will be extradited to the US.

What he is currently hiding from in the UK are sexual related allegations but he is happy to widen the scope to include all and sundry in an attempt to protect himself from what may well be far more serious charges in the future.

One step at a time, if it turns out he is a sex offender then he should face the consequences like any other person would.

His options are fast running out and his actions IMHO are doing nothing more than stacking the odds against himself.

Regards
jimbuna