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Old 12-01-2010, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mossbacked View Post
What we need to do is make sure of, even if it scares some people, is that we preserve the right to unregulated free speech. This event is not a catalyst for regulation.

If people misuse the right of free speech in the form of treason, current law already prescribes the penalty. Seems like this case might just be a rehash of commonly known information that is being brought to the forefront for some mysterious reason.
I don't think a foreigner can be prosecuted for treason. The DOJ is thinking of prosecuting him for espionage though. I'm still skeptical about the success of such a strategy.

For us to leave our secrets so insecure and scream when someone gets their hands on them is akin to walking down the street buck naked and accusing people who look at you of being peeping Tom's.
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