Re:Julian Assange Got What He Deserved
by roenxi on Friday April 12, 2019 @07:37PM
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> Not being a US citizen doesn't seem relevant
It may well not be, but as a principle that is a bad idea.
What if Saudi Arabia decides you are illegally blaspheming, or the Chinese Communist Party decides you are undermining social stability with your views?
It should be relevant if a 'crime' was committed somewhere it is not criminalised. Not necessarily a get-out-of-jail-free card, but relevant.
It may well not be, but as a principle that is a bad idea.
What if Saudi Arabia decides you are illegally blaspheming, or the Chinese Communist Party decides you are undermining social stability with your views?
It should be relevant if a 'crime' was committed somewhere it is not criminalised. Not necessarily a get-out-of-jail-free card, but relevant.