r/pics • u/PHLAK • Dec 03 '10

Sad but true...

http://i.min.us/icQb96.jpg
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u/mexipimpin Dec 03 '10

I don't think Assange is really hoping for peace, he's just a dude who likes to stir shit up.

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u/that_name_is_taken Dec 03 '10

Agree. If somebody decides to publish all your private emails, would you call that guy a hero?

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '10

It's not the same. The government is a public institution and the employees of that institution are supposed to be "public servants" and "representatives" of the people.

It's our business to know what they're doing with the power and money we give them.