Bradley Manning: the face of heroism

[Luminous Animal]

12. Huh?

So Manning went to Wikileaks because he didn't like the idea that the Washington Post wanted more information?

This is your only question that has anything to do with Manning releasing info. And where did you get the idea that the WP wanted more info so Manning walked away?

So he spent a long time in custody -a lot of it due to the delaying motions of his attorneys?

No, a lot of the delays were due to the military dragging their feet on fulfilling motions. For instance, the defense asked for a delay for mental health evaluation, which, as revealed through testimony, should have taken a few days... but the military took 3 months to find a therapist to fulfill the obligation.

So he was 'tortured' by being placed in solitary confinement after he made it abundantly clear that he was a suicide risk?

Testimony revealed that doctors did not consider him a suicide risk but officers ignored that advice. This is one of the reasons that the UN is investigating.

So he punched his superior officer because...?

Are you trying to advance the argument that heroes should be perfect? Indeed, he should not have done that but the incident has ZERO to do with Manning's personal convictions about releasing information.

I agree Manning should have his sentence reduced but all of you know the many holes that exist in the idea that he is some sort of 'hero'

Your holes are a mirage. .