I really want to believe that this ruling isn't just political theatre, destined to be overruled on appeal. Baraister's acceptance of some of the worst aspects of the charges against Assange are more than disconcerting, regardless of this ruling. Journalism itself was still demonized in the explanation of the decision. I'm happy there is a ray of hope, but I'm not going to celebrate until Assange is both free and safe with his family. I just hope the rug isn't pulled out from under him... and us.
I really want to believe that this ruling isn't just political theatre, destined to be overruled on appeal. Baraister's acceptance of some of the worst aspects of the charges against Assange are more than disconcerting, regardless of this ruling. Journalism itself was still demonized in the explanation of the decision. I'm happy there is a ray of hope, but I'm not going to celebrate until Assange is both free and safe with his family. I just hope the rug isn't pulled out from under him... and us.