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Old 23-08-2012, 16:54   #203
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Re: Wiki Leaks Founder Julian Assange granted 'Asylum' in Ecuador

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Originally Posted by Sparkle View Post
I'm glad you feel it will be free and fair, that shows that you actually believe in what you are saying, rather than using these allegations as a whipping stick to beat someone you don't like for reasons unrelated.

You may be right, but IF there are political motivations, then I think it's fair to say it will not end with his trial in Sweden.
To be honest, prior to these allegations - or rather, his response to these allegations - I tended to believe Assange was providing a useful service to the world by founding Wikileaks. However, I certainly don't think that Wikileaks is a reason to confer sainthood on him, nor is it sufficient grounds in itself to assume that any criminal allegation made against him must necessarily be politically motivated.
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