Crikey readers weigh in on whether the Morrison government should step up and intervene on Julian Assange's behalf.
It sounds unanimous — Crikey readers feel that the Australian government needs to intervene on behalf of Julian Assange. Also: on the topic of whistleblowers, readers agree they should be valued rather than penalised.
Sandra Greacen writes: As a Christian I’m thoroughly disgusted at the way this man has been treated, especially by so-called Christian politicians and the governments they lead. If Julian dies, in my opinion, they are guilty of murder. I’m starting to believe his death would be welcomed by those political leaders.
Too many political leaders have NO scruples, conscience, or compassion, and are absolutely totally lacking in human decency. They lie as a matter of political expediency and to cover their own hides.
So much for our loudly claimed lying conniving “Christian” leadership over the last decade.
Martin Carey writes: Our prime minister should demonstrate his support for press freedom, journalism, justice and democracy, and his unique relationship with the USA and the UK to secure the release of Julian Assange and his return as a free man to Australia.
Julian Assange has been prosecuted and persecuted for the disclosure of embarrassing information about the USA, UK and Australia. He in languishing in jail while his prosecutors prolong the injustice to keep him there to suffer for his embarrassing revelations … Julian Assange has suffered...
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