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treestar

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20. That's always a possibility

Reply to davidn3600 (Reply #11)

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 08:31 AM

Aug 2013

And in this case, is it really worth it? It's not so noble. It's about Sterling and his job.

The article states that Sterling provided Risen with a copy of one of his CIA performance evaluations, which is identified as a classified document. The article also states that Sterling “relished his secret assignment to recruit Iranians as spies.” J.A. 156.

From the case. Sterling was supposed to be helping to impede Iran's ability to acquire nuclear weapons. What's so heroic about letting out information on that for the Iranians to see?

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I thought secrets were bad? Recursion Aug 2013 #2

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Remember how DU lined up to support Judy Miller geek tragedy Aug 2013 #3

Actually, I didn't support that either Hydra Aug 2013 #5

Well, you are more consistent than most then. nt geek tragedy Aug 2013 #6

DU was opposed to Judith Miller for reasons that everything to do with lying. Bonobo Aug 2013 #8

Right...kindly point to the DU thread that denounced Patrick Fitzgerald msanthrope Aug 2013 #12

No, YOU point me to the thread where Bush was defended for forcing a reporter Bonobo Aug 2013 #14

You are the one making the fantastical claim that Judith Miller was forced to give over Scooter msanthrope Aug 2013 #16

Huh? I never said anything of the sort. Bonobo Aug 2013 #18

Wait a second--that's priceless. Because Judith Miller was 'disliked' she should be subject to laws msanthrope Aug 2013 #21

No, dude, you still don't get it. Bonobo Aug 2013 #22

As my username clearly indicates, I am no dude. And I do get it--you don't have a cogent legal msanthrope Aug 2013 #23

"The process of news gathering is being criminalized." woo me with science Aug 2013 #4

^ Wilms Aug 2013 #9

Reporters have to testify when they witness a crime treestar Aug 2013 #10

Good luck enforcing that law davidn3600 Aug 2013 #11

Actions have consequences. nt msanthrope Aug 2013 #13

That's always a possibility treestar Aug 2013 #20

Branzburg v. Hayes 408 US 665 (1972) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #15

Not a single poster on DU has ever been able to make a convincing argument why reporters should have msanthrope Aug 2013 #17

Me too. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #19