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[SidDithers]

45. Decision time?...

I'm bothered by "paid poster" accusations, when a DUer expresses an opinion that runs counter to DU's conventional wisdom. I'm bothered that so many of Assange's supporters sound like Todd Akin in their efforts to sweep Assange's actions under the rug.

I share an opinion with the OP, and many other DUers, that Assange needs to face the charges in Sweden.

And, I think it's great fun, and hugely entertaining, to watch so many DUers pop blood vessel after blood vessel when articles critical of St. Julian continue to be posted.

If you think s4p's posts are against DU standards, alert on them. If you think they're violations of DU's TOS, alert with that checked.

Contrary to the apparently prevailing opinion, though, Julian Assange does not enjoy protected status at DU.

As for post #22.

Sweden could state the following; They are going to prosecute Assange for the rape charges and then either punish him or release him. They have not done so. They have indicated that once in custody they plan to extradite him, even if they decide not to prosecute him on the rape charge.

After fleeing from Sweden to the UK to avoid arrest, then fighting extradition for a year and a half in the British courts, then fleeing to the Ecuadoran Embassy when those appeals ran out, why the fuck would Sweden do any favours for Julian Assange? Why would they make any special allowances or give him any preferential treatment?

pfftt.

Sid