Quote Originally Posted by InsaneApache View Post
It a sight I would never have thought to have seen in my lifetime. What sort of country have we become when someone has to take refuge in a foreign embassy?
It's about the same as the Polish man a few years ago who took refuge in a Church and had a heart attack when he was dragged out by the Police.

As has been pointed out - we did sign up for this EAW business, so it should be hnoured and I personally see nothing wrong with thew Swedish justice system or Swedish government that indicates he will be treated worse there than here.

That's the key point - I think if the US asked for Assange we would give him to them, and I do think there is a case to answer because I'm not sure Wikileaks passes the general "public interest" defense for whistleblowing.

We should not confuse public titilation at diplomatic cables with public benefit.