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Edward Snowden should not face trial, says UN human rights commissioner [View all] Luminous Animal Jul 2014 OP

Thank you, Madame Commisioner, from the bottom of my heart Demeter Jul 2014 #1

So what?? truth2power Jul 2014 #2

Thank you, High Commissioner Pillay. Very important to the world for you ballyhoo Jul 2014 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2014 #4

Nothing new here, people. MannyGoldstein Jul 2014 #5

Well... vlakitti Jul 2014 #7

K&R. Glad to hear it. Overseas Jul 2014 #6

Under the definition he is clearly a whistleblower. It is like the "Cleetus the Ammosexual" vid Dustlawyer Jul 2014 #8

How? He revealed legal government activity. Recursion Jul 2014 #10

Slavery was legal in the US. But still? Luminous Animal Jul 2014 #29

Was Harriet Beecher Stowe a "whistleblower"? Recursion Jul 2014 #33

not legal questionseverything Jul 2014 #51

What law does it violate? Recursion Jul 2014 #53

the 4th amendment is still the law of the land questionseverything Jul 2014 #58

k/r 840high Jul 2014 #9

Why shouldn't he have to prove that? treestar Jul 2014 #11

You have it backward. The accused are not required to prove their innocence. totodeinhere Jul 2014 #13

Wish he was here so all of that could happen. George II Jul 2014 #14

why does he need to be here for that to happen? wildbilln864 Jul 2014 #17

+1 NealK Jul 2014 #46

Well he refuses to be prosecuted! treestar Jul 2014 #52

He is not above the law. He was granted temporary asylum in Russia in accordance totodeinhere Jul 2014 #54

The sentiment here is that he should not have to face these charges treestar Jul 2014 #56

Sometimes, imthevicar Jul 2014 #12

Edward Snowden should face trial Zorro Jul 2014 #15

On what charges, Zero? BillZBubb Jul 2014 #19

The charges have been public for over a year now Recursion Jul 2014 #34

He can't get a fair trial under the Espionage Act since he's barred from defending himself riderinthestorm Jul 2014 #36

That's Snowden's own fault for not attempting to use the whistleblower provisions before leaking to stevenleser Jul 2014 #37

Nope. As even the UN commissioner understands, the US didn't need to charge him at all riderinthestorm Jul 2014 #38

Certainly you are not that naive? BillZBubb Jul 2014 #43

I'm sure that he does. NealK Jul 2014 #47

But, but.... Snowden helped the Russians capture Jack Bauer! cascadiance Jul 2014 #39

K&R DeSwiss Jul 2014 #16

That is great! C Moon Jul 2014 #22

If you could just put Nick Nolte's hair on them, DeSwiss. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #28

Anything for you Joe! DeSwiss Jul 2014 #32

Now that's scary and evil, it captures their true essence. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #40

K&R n/t Joe Shlabotnik Jul 2014 #18

Ms. Pillay got it absolutely correct. BillZBubb Jul 2014 #20

Thankfully Ms. Pillay doesn't dictate American law George II Jul 2014 #21

Thankfully, the UN takes human rights as seriously as our founders. Luminous Animal Jul 2014 #24

Well said. NealK Jul 2014 #48

Well, at least now JoeyT Jul 2014 #23

Indeed. Luminous Animal Jul 2014 #25

Yep. Those Black Helicopters are really creepy! NealK Jul 2014 #49

I am glad for the revelations, as is Pillay. merrily Jul 2014 #26

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #27

You are welcome, Uncle Joe. Luminous Animal Jul 2014 #31

But, but... Stryst Jul 2014 #30

DUH! billhicks76 Jul 2014 #35

Though I am no fan of the NSA stuff iandhr Jul 2014 #41

Then he better stay out of US hands FiveGoodMen Jul 2014 #42

He'd better stay right where he is. Because Russia CAN be trusted. randome Jul 2014 #50

Recommend! KoKo Jul 2014 #44

Hell, not only that... woo me with science Jul 2014 #45

OK...And?? Blue_Tires Jul 2014 #55

interesting! BelgianMadCow Jul 2014 #57