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It still sears my mind that someone could be locked in a cage by our own government for exposing this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXPrfnU3G0 https://www.y

by eth0up 10y ago

It still sears my mind that someone could be locked in a cage by our own government for exposing this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXPrfnU3G0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXPrfnU3G0 (Collateral Murder video) People actually died in that example. I am unaware of anything but hypotheticals regarding anyone killed as result of Manning's "leaks".

hackinthebochs 10y ago
If it were just that Manning would probably be free.
brownbat 10y ago
It's a controversial video. Additional context: http://gawker.com/5515720/stephen-colbert-grills-wikileaks-founder-on-helicopter-video http://gawker.com/5515720/stephen-colbert-grills-wikileaks-f... http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/14/julian-assange/wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-tells-colbert-per/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/... http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/12/robert-gates/gates-said-leaked-military-video-shooting-iraq-doe/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/...
- eth0up 10y ago
  Although the links are interesting, my general sentiments on the subject hold. I more than suspect this particular event (Collateral Murder) was but one of far too many and remains a common theme. I am reminded of :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm6hC2oW5P8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm6hC2oW5P8 - Blackwater drive-by recreational shooting spree. There are others too. The military, notably with its cozy relationship with private contractors, has created a substantial rift between itself and civilians. Arguably no longer having much to do with defense, its occupations are highly dubious and without the support of many (the majority?) who involuntarily fund it. The DoD has exclusive exemptions from auditing and maintains a hefty black budget. If it intends to bleed the nation dry without reasonable transparency and accountability, I'm willing to pardon a margin of error among whistleblowers.

by eth0up 10y ago

hackinthebochs 10y ago

If it were just that Manning would probably be free.

brownbat 10y ago

It's a controversial video. Additional context: http://gawker.com/5515720/stephen-colbert-grills-wikileaks-founder-on-helicopter-video http://gawker.com/5515720/stephen-colbert-grills-wikileaks-f... http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/14/julian-assange/wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-tells-colbert-per/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/... http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/12/robert-gates/gates-said-leaked-military-video-shooting-iraq-doe/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/apr/...

eth0up 10y ago
Although the links are interesting, my general sentiments on the subject hold. I more than suspect this particular event (Collateral Murder) was but one of far too many and remains a common theme. I am reminded of :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm6hC2oW5P8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm6hC2oW5P8 - Blackwater drive-by recreational shooting spree. There are others too. The military, notably with its cozy relationship with private contractors, has created a substantial rift between itself and civilians. Arguably no longer having much to do with defense, its occupations are highly dubious and without the support of many (the majority?) who involuntarily fund it. The DoD has exclusive exemptions from auditing and maintains a hefty black budget. If it intends to bleed the nation dry without reasonable transparency and accountability, I'm willing to pardon a margin of error among whistleblowers.