The video that showed the deaths of journalists in Iraq was not an example of a war crime. Just because it's tragic, and maybe one might not like 'the war' etc

The video that showed the deaths of journalists in Iraq was not an example of a war crime. Just because it's tragic, and maybe one might not like 'the war' etc. doesn't make it a 'war crime'. It was a glimpse into the horrors of war for many and that can be enlightening, but doesn't necessarily justify whistelblowing, even if the information does materially shape our views. The issue with Assange boils down a bit to whether or not Assange 'published' or 'stole' the information along with Manning, there's a material difference there. I'll gather he was on the side of publishing, not stealing, but I have not seen the evidence.