Calling Bradley Manning a She---Educate me DU.

[DevonRex]

241. She's guilty. She apologized. She might not have committed the crimes, IMO,

if it hadn't been for what she's been through in life.

Chelsea has grown up and matured through all of this. She has shown that she's strong and has a good heart. I believed her explanation and apology. Her intent was not to hurt this nation. But she understands how grave the consequences are and still might be. She has taken responsibility. She has shouldered that burden in a way I have never seen before. I am actually very, very impressed with her.

Her gender identity is her own. It was an issue long before the trial. Her defense team chose to expose it and Chelsea has embraced it. We can at least be supportive of that. It sounds as if she didn't get much support growing up.

One thing in her favor, too. Her superior officer said she was really good at her job. That she also saved lives. So, let that add some balance to the way we think of her.