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But this argument is defending the dirty laundry with an ad hominem attack. The fact being that he will no longer be able to air any government's dirty laundry

But this argument is defending the dirty laundry with an ad hominem attack. The fact being that he will no longer be able to air any government's dirty laundry from the prison and this kind of argument says it's for the better.

hnmonkey 8y ago
Huh? I said I wasn't defending the dirty laundry and that there's definitely some illegal stuff in there that should be prosecuted. The fact that he won't be able to air any government's dirty laundry is for the better. I can guarantee Russia will continue to air other country's dirty laundry with impunity in the future, with or without Assange.
- buboard 8y ago
  So, you think there should be punishment for airing other countries dirty laundry? Should e.g. the US punish the turks for airing the Saudi's dirty business? I think that s not a defensible position
  - hnmonkey 8y ago
    I'm not going to bother responding to you anymore. You're definitely twisting my words into something you'd like to attack.
    - buboard 8y ago
      just to clarify > Russia will continue to air other country's dirty laundry with impunity your words.
- Forbo 8y ago
  > The fact that he won't be able to air any government's dirty laundry is for the better. I'm not sure I understand. How is it for the better? Shouldn't wrongdoing be brought to light, no matter the perpetrator?