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snot

(10,478 posts)
8. Many have argued that leaking US's war crimes is actually required
Mon Dec 3, 2012, 12:19 AM
Dec 2012

under international law, and would trump any violation under US law.

I don't know if that's true; but I know I think it should be so.

I am somewhat confused by this. grantcart Dec 2012 #1
this is pre-trial hearing stuff, which lays groundwork for the trial struggle4progress Dec 2012 #2
Yes, you seem to be missing a lot of something. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #3
That's not what Manning's lawyer describes as a 'typical day' for his client--- msanthrope Dec 2012 #7
Is there any difference between that and solitary, in the legal sense? Solitary is punishment. freshwest Dec 2012 #9
I want to direct you to my post number 15... msanthrope Dec 2012 #16
Your selective and abusive use of facts is noted. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #13
Nonsense...Manning's lawyer is far more believable on this issue than msanthrope Dec 2012 #15
Thanks for referring me to this reply. Was he given psychological counseling on the suicide issue? freshwest Dec 2012 #17
No I got that. grantcart Dec 2012 #22
This phrase in the article '...has effectively admitted...' freshwest Dec 2012 #4
I believe that is a reference to the fact that the defense has requested (and has been granted) struggle4progress Dec 2012 #5
Wow. Thanks, s4p. I wonder if military folks would chime in on how *bad* his actions were. freshwest Dec 2012 #6
Many have argued that leaking US's war crimes is actually required snot Dec 2012 #8
That argument might carry a lot more weight if he were being tried in an international court hughee99 Dec 2012 #18
Constitution>treaties>Federal law>state law Ash_F Dec 2012 #21
Over In The Badlands USMCMustang Dec 2012 #10
I hope the courts throw out the case because of how they treated him. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #11
Don't hold your breath. n/t Angleae Dec 2012 #12
It's not in the courts. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #14
This Manning Trial is PURE Military Kangaroo Court at it's heart, the details are of no Consequence sally5050 Dec 2012 #19
He's been punished enough for his rule breaking. Give him a bad discharge and VA healthcare. Sunlei Dec 2012 #20
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