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Old 08-20-2012, 03:56 AM
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Then your principle objection is invalid. Manning voluntarily and anonymously posted his first information to Wikileaks. Wikileaks is set up in such a fashion that they are a totally passive recipient of the leaks. Otherwise, they would be vulnerable to conspiracy charges.

There is some speculation that Manning and Assange may have later developed a relationship through Wikileaks that resulted in further disclosures but even that would have necessarily been initiated by Manning.

John
Thanks for your perspective, John. Doesn't change my view of Assange, Manning or the issue but thanks.

And I believe in my original post I used the the word 'principal' as in main not 'principle' as in rule or belief.
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