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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Whistle Blower Threatened with 35 Years in Prison, Warns of Developing Tyranny [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)39. Because the case fell apart. Which is even worse. Not only was he prosecuted, there was
no reason to do so which became apparent as the case unfolded. And who restores his reputation or the time and the stress and the money he had to spend to defend himself from the Government?
I followed this case and was appalled that a whistle-blower, and an exemplary citizen should be persecuted for doing his duty as he was. This case demonstrated that we are further down the road than we suspected, to a complete silencing of whistle-blowers, which should scare anyone who cares about this country.
The war on Whistle-blowers is a disgrace. The Government has an obligation to protect, not to persecute people like this. Sadly, they chose to persecute him.
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U.S. Whistle Blower Threatened with 35 Years in Prison, Warns of Developing Tyranny [View all]
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
OP
Anyone care to tell me that this is not a Police State yet? If it's not, then I don't
teddy51
Jan 2012
#1
I would not have thought that my opinion of you would matter enough to insult you!
comipinko
Jan 2012
#21
Because the case fell apart. Which is even worse. Not only was he prosecuted, there was
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#39
If you become familiar with this this case you will understand why he should be defended ....
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
#31
Honored to join the illustrious crowd in the K&R on this story. Too important to drop nt
riderinthestorm
Jan 2012
#37
Absolutely disgusting. Somebody please tell us why we should vote for Obama again.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#40