I'm from a country where the law is the law and ignorance of the law is no excuse.
I've read "Dei delitti e delle pene" (on crimes and punishments) from Cesare Beccaria many times.
I truly believe what Montesquieu said "every punishment which does not arise from absolute necessity is tyrannical"
That's why I also believe that justice means letting the judicial system do its job and prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that someone is guilty or let him go.
We can discuss about what we believe is right or wrong, but that won't change the reasons why Assange is being prosecuted.
It's up to the court now to prove him guilty or declare him an innocent man.
When I say I'm stating the obvious I'm not expressing any opinion on Assange's actions, I'm only saying what are the charges.
We can agree or disagree with them, but we can't undo what's already happened.
He's accused of allegedly helping Mannings to commit a crime.
That's all I've said.
