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In reply to the discussion: Daniel Ellsberg: ‘Obama Would Have Indicted Me & Sought A Life Sentence For Me" [View all]proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)46. So does Amnesty International (see A.I. petition at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov)
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/restore-united-states-human-rights-record-and-grant-clemency-pvt-bradley-manning/L7zHZv4r (must copy and paste in browser)
WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO:
Restore the United States human rights record and grant clemency to Pvt. Bradley Manning!
The prosecution of Bradley Manning starkly contrasts to the US govt's repeated failure to deliver justice for serious human rights violations committed during counter-terror operations of the past decade.
Manning, who released classified information exposing potential breaches of international humanitarian law by US forces, was sentenced in military court on Aug 21st to 35 yrs in prison.
Manning's severe sentence contrasts with the leniency given those responsible for torture and other types of grave human rights violations he revealed.
To reduce this blight on the US human rights record, President Obama should grant Manning clemency for time served, protect whistleblowers, and provide accountability for crimes like those Manning exposed.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PARDON.BRADLEYMANNING.ORG
Created: Aug 20, 2013
SIGNATURES NEEDED BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 TO REACH GOAL OF 100,000
78,480
TOTAL SIGNATURES ON THIS PETITION
21,520
CREATOR
A. I.
San Francisco, CA
August 21, 2013
Signature # 1
WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO:
Restore the United States human rights record and grant clemency to Pvt. Bradley Manning!
The prosecution of Bradley Manning starkly contrasts to the US govt's repeated failure to deliver justice for serious human rights violations committed during counter-terror operations of the past decade.
Manning, who released classified information exposing potential breaches of international humanitarian law by US forces, was sentenced in military court on Aug 21st to 35 yrs in prison.
Manning's severe sentence contrasts with the leniency given those responsible for torture and other types of grave human rights violations he revealed.
To reduce this blight on the US human rights record, President Obama should grant Manning clemency for time served, protect whistleblowers, and provide accountability for crimes like those Manning exposed.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PARDON.BRADLEYMANNING.ORG
Created: Aug 20, 2013
SIGNATURES NEEDED BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 TO REACH GOAL OF 100,000
78,480
TOTAL SIGNATURES ON THIS PETITION
21,520
CREATOR
A. I.
San Francisco, CA
August 21, 2013
Signature # 1
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Daniel Ellsberg: ‘Obama Would Have Indicted Me & Sought A Life Sentence For Me" [View all]
kpete
Aug 2013
OP
I do not recall Ellsberg as an individual who used his words to merely flame a situation.
Jefferson23
Aug 2013
#3
great man of history but maybe losing the plot now. Assange-praise was the first sign. nt
uhnope
Aug 2013
#54
That's like right wing not allowing the term "racist". "Egotist" in dictionary has Assange's photo.
uhnope
Aug 2013
#70
I do believe his perspective is worth considering, you're certainly free to disagree. n/t
Jefferson23
Aug 2013
#61
This is how sick the war on journalists and whistleblowers has gotten.
woo me with science
Aug 2013
#4
by their claims shall ye know them: in 2006-10 They said the left was going to purge the Dems
MisterP
Aug 2013
#7
well, more like "blatantly telegraphing and so ham-fisted as to cause confusion"
MisterP
Aug 2013
#10
Yes, he did pass on documents that could risk lives, as he has just acknowledged.
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#29
The question I ask myself is, "do I trust the Republican run spy agencies, run by Clapper,
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#48
So does Amnesty International (see A.I. petition at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov)
proverbialwisdom
Aug 2013
#46
it's always fun to watch someone admonish one of the leading subject matter experts on this issue..
frylock
Aug 2013
#53
Did Ellsberg impersonate someone with higher security clearance to steal documents?
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#20
No and he didnt date a pole dancer, what's your point? He supports Pfc Manning
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#40
"Truthdig Radio airs Thursdays at 4 p.m. Pacific time on 90.7 KPFK in Los Angeles."
bananas
Aug 2013
#23
Again, just a lot of bitching here, damned if Obama does his job and damned if he does not, WTH.
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#27
I did not excuse any of the crimes. When the Glass-Stegall Act like as repealed, it allowed
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#37
Are you familiar with the Glass-Stegall Act? The post to which I responded was a statement about
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#74
So if warrants are issued this would be in compliance with the Fourth Amendment. The warrants was
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#72
Well, at least you are agreeing warrants are being issued. As far as which court they are being
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#80
For some reason, a large number of folks have swallowed the NSA's views and believe
Dustlawyer
Aug 2013
#64
Uh oh. We already found out Ellsburg is a "dick head" from one proud poster
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#69
Obama has prosecuted more people under the Espionage act than all previous presidents combined
davidn3600
Aug 2013
#75
Mr Ellsberg is jabbering meaningless nonsense, comparing entirely different events,
struggle4progress
Aug 2013
#78