WikiLeaks

[Lamplighter]

So you wish to label every whistle-blower and leak as "treason" ?

How many such events have resulted in the person actually
being tried and actually being convicted of "treason" ?

If a leak of a policy or action causes embarrassment to the country,
get rid of the official that set that policy and change the policy
If the policy is illegal, change the policy, don't classify it as "national security".

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

So you wish to label every whistle-blower and leak as "treason" ?

How many such events have resulted in the person actually
being tried and actually being convicted of "treason" ?

If a leak of a policy or action causes embarrassment to the country,
get rid of the official that set that policy and change the policy
If the policy is illegal, change the policy, don't classify it as "national security".

In this case with WikiLeaks as the conduit, yes, they have someone under arrest. And yes, I fully expect that individual to be tried for treason. There is no doubt that this information was highly classified in many cases. I just can't you would believe that it is ok to support such an act of treason. Numerous people who have released classified information have been successfuly tired.

[Lamplighter]

Yes, I've heard they have a soldier under arrest and he will probably be tried.

Not everything is treason, but it's a label that gets thrown about.
That is, the "embarrassed party" views everything in worst possible case scenario (to them self).

But keep in mind there's a difference between public exposure and giving "secrets" to an enemy.
As discussed in the interview, once both sides know a "secret" it loses it's importance to both sides.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

Yes, I've heard they have a soldier under arrest and he will probably be tried.

Yes, and if found guilty I hope he hangs.

Not everything is treason, but it's a label that gets thrown about.

There is no doubt that the acts are treasonous.

That is, the "embarrassed party" views everything in worst possible case scenario (to them self).

So you view that this information release is nothing more than an embarrassment?

But keep in mind there's a difference between public exposure and giving "secrets" to an enemy.
As discussed in the interview, once both sides know a "secret" it loses it's importance to both sides.

There is no doubt that every enemy of our country is sucking this stuff up with a large wet vac.

I can't believe you continue to sound so flippant about the damage known and potential. This is not "whistle-blowing".