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I guess Russia doesn't feel like they are breaking the law when they are beating and murdering journalists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_journalists_ki

• tripzilch 13y ago
  Yes, Russia isn't particularly well-behaved when it comes to human rights, okay, I don't think many people disagree. But please explain how, them breaking laws in self-serving, corrupted or even arbitrary circumstances, is relevant to their unwillingness to break it again just to please the US? (there's also some very interesting implications if the US would bring up the argument you sketch)
  • aet 13y ago
    I guess my point is that breaking the law isn't a huge deal there. Russia is characterized by "weak rule of law and the high corruption levels." [1],[2] Putin stole some guys super bowl ring in broad day light. [3] I just don't think their would be a lot of outrage from Russian citizens if Snowden were to be extradited. They have other stuff to worry about. I think "rule of law" is not the constraint here. Not say the Falk is wrong. [1] http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-28/russia-s-corruption-hampers-growth-rating-moody-s-says.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-28/russia-s-corruption... [2] http://www.cnbc.com/id/100805382 http://www.cnbc.com/id/100805382 [3] http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-21/putin-makes-super-bowl-ring-replacement-for-patriots-owner-kraft.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-21/putin-makes-super-b...