Ted Rall for August 02, 2013
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Know your level. If PFC Bradley Manning had murdered Iraqi civilians, he'd be a hero. They'd give him medals. Instead, he ratted out his superiors (Who murdered Iraqi civilians). This makes him a traitor whose disloyalty threatens anarchy. If people obey their consciences and not the chain of command, society could collapse. (Hitler: Is Paris burning?) (Man: Sure! Almost certainly! No worries.) Which would be bad. (Man: I'm confused what about when the white house leaks to the press?) (Soldier: #2 can rat out #3 not #1 %$* slow learner!)