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    Re: Cadwalladr - embedded at the Frontline... Archived Message

    Posted by dovetailjoint on June 13, 2019, 7:46 am, in reply to "Cadwalladr - embedded at the Frontline..."

    That huge swathes of young, liberal/left opinion have swallowed most of this gender/identity 'nonsense', whole, is a real tragedy. 'Sex allegations' have been turned into an incredibly powerful weapon when directed at adversaries, individuals or states; and push aside centuries old principles of justice, like the right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence, in favour of what amounts to mob rule. That the left aren't 100% aware of this and against this trend, is both a disaster and very, very, dangerous.

    God knows the law and trials aren't perfect and beyond criticism, but they still have lots of benefits that protect the rights of individuals.

    People, spoon-fed' bullshit by the media, seem to not understand the fundamental differences between rumours, allegations, charges, let alone not having to prove one's innocence. At least in a trial one has the opportunity to cross-examine the evidence presented agaisnt one and 'try' it. People don't seem to understand the real significance of the fact that Assange hasn't even been charged with any sex offence in the first place, let alone been found guilty! Nor do they appreciate just how many fundamental freedoms are being systematically undermined by his persecution by a whole posse of states determined to destroy his credibility and reputation.

    One would imagine that liberals and leftists, progressives, would be standing full square behind him, instead of turning on him and joining the witch-hunt, like the ghastly Guardian. That the awful women at the Guardian can attack him for so long and so shamefully, with hardly a word of public opposition, is truly depressing.

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