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Old 08-31-2013, 05:52 AM   #326
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... IF the organization was afraid to place normal restrictions on an individual who was exhibiting unstable behavior--regardless of the alleged reason--then that IS ƒucked up. ...
I don't think anyone is disputing that. The conversation covers both reasons for Manning's behavior and reasons for the Army's behavior. Regarding the latter, Undertoad opined that the Army let a troubled Manning remain in position because it apparently didn't care. Lamplighter said Undertoad's opinion was silly unless Manning's superiors already knew information was being leaked; but, didn't otherwise address the Army's handling of Manning's untoward behavior. I opined that politics forced the Army to accept Manning as is; so, they allowed Manning to remain in position until a serious infraction occurred.

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... The entire point is that the reason doesn't matter. ...
The reason for Manning's troubles shouldn't matter. Security clearances are; however, political in nature and that's what makes the reason relevant to discussing the Army's actions.
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