Re:Chelsea Manning's 14 days in solitary for suicide attempt...
by brownbat on Sunday September 25, 2016 @08:12PM
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Re:Chelsea Manning's 14 days in solitary for suicide attempt...
by eth0up on Sunday September 25, 2016 @08:54PM
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Although the links are interesting, my general sentiments on the subject hold. I more than suspect this particular event (Collateral Murder) was but one of far too many and remains a common theme. I am reminded of :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm6hC2oW5P8 - Blackwater drive-by recreational shooting spree. There are others too.
The military, notably with its cozy relationship with private contractors, has created a substantial rift between itself and civilians. Arguably no longer having much to do with defense, its occupations are highly dubious and without the support of many (the majority?) who involuntarily fund it. The DoD has exclusive exemptions from auditing and maintains a hefty black budget. If it intends to bleed the nation dry without reasonable transparency and accountability, I'm willing to pardon a margin of error among whistleblowers.
Re:Chelsea Manning's 14 days in solitary for suicide attempt...
by hackinthebochs on Sunday September 25, 2016 @07:41PM
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If it were just that Manning would probably be free.
People actually died in that example. I am unaware of anything but hypotheticals regarding anyone killed as result of Manning's "leaks".