Reply #104: I do not believe that all info must be free

[davidthegnome]

I understand the need for secrecy in some things. I don't understand your rage against this man though. We don't know the circumstances of what exactly occurred. His confession reveals some things about him as a person - how he felt about the duties he was given. For all that, he is still a very young man, barely more than a child. Perhaps he trusted Assange to review and filter the leaks as necessary to protect lives while exposing criminal activity.

I know what it's like to despise what you're doing while having no options. As many young men do (particularly those with ideals) he rebelled against authority. He did so in a unique manner, he broke laws... but as yet I do not see how he has endangered lives. Had he leaked material to Assange intending to do harm to our armed forces or our citizens, I would understand your anger and have quite a bit of my own. But I do not believe that to be the case.

Surely a man of ideals also sees the value of compassion. I am not saying this young man should be released or made into a hero, I am only asking that you consider his situation and keep in mind that we still do not know the whole story. This is a young man who got in way over his head - and he is already facing the consequences of his actions, why demand more? Why hate him?