| Julian Assange has lost his appeal in London, clearing the way for extradition to Sweden. His case has been handled in a way unique in international law and setting dangerous new precedents. The charge against him is "having sex without a condom." Assange's lawyers say they will appeal the ruling to the British Supreme Court. Clearly the interest is not in protecting women's autonomy. The significance of the case is this: When the Bush Admin first put forth their dangerous twist on the Constitution, they argued that terrorists posed threats so great that the govt must be empowered to imprison and torture them without a public indictment or show of evidence. Now this doctrine will be extended not to a terrorist, but to a man who has been a conduit for embarrassing revelations about US military and govt corruption. The long arm of the CIA is reaching thru Sweden and Britain to nab him. |
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