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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: Justice? [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,694 posts)when the Arab Spring started in Tunisia, because then you would have understood that the information about Tunisia's "The Family" and the confirmation of American acknowledgment of their corruption was a huge factor in the final push to take to the streets.
http://mondoweiss.net/2013/08/the-evidence-that-bradley-manning-helped-start-the-arab-spring.html
The point I was TRYING to make with you about the comparison between the two crimes is totally lost on you I can see. They are both "crimes", but especially in a few of the southern states, the punishment does not fit the "crime". I am assuming you would agree. In fact you most likely do not even consider smoking, or having pot, or even growing it (because how would you get it otherwise) is a CRIME.
I just wanted to be clear that you believe SOME deeds the State says are crimes, you don't agree are. Or maybe I'm wrong and you think you are a criminal and live in a perpetual state of guilt. If that's the case...you are a piece of work.
So I'll just assume otherwise. And if that's the case, you seem to be of a completely opposite mindset in regards to whistleblowers. Whether what they reveal is a benefit to democratic citizens right to know or not...you want the State to throw the book at them.
I can only gather that IF you were not a pot enthusiast, you would be completely backing some Louisiana court sentencing some kid for 20 years after having been caught with a joint for the third time....because pot, like information covered up and stamped "classified" in order to conceal it from the public, (and we are talking about diplomatic cables, not top level secret military cables), is just too dangerous to be set free.