Comentarios en: (English) What Can I Do?

Por: tim woods

tim woods — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:04:46 +0000

Bradley Manning exposed a war crime by the US military and is now awaiting a trial by US military. A disturbing paradox. Is there any way someone in Australia can make a protest to an office, department or congressman in the US?

Por: tim woods

tim woods — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:02:33 +0000

Manning’s lawyer David E. Coombs has also been posting information about the conditions under which Manning is being detained on his blog. So how is a suspected military whistleblower treated? Here’s Coomb’s on a day in the life of Bradley Manning on 18 December 2010.

Things can change fast. Manning was placed on suicide watch on 18 January — over the recommendation of two forensic psychiatrists. Is suicide watch a protective or a punitive measure? On filing a complaint about Manning being deemed a suicide risk, Coombs posted the following on 21 January:

“The suicide risk assignment meant that PFC Manning was required to remain in his cell for 24 hours a day. He was stripped of all clothing with the exception of his underwear. His prescription eyeglasses were taken away from him. He was forced to sit in essential blindness with the exception of the times that he was reading or given limited television privileges. During those times, his glasses were returned to him. Additionally, there was always a guard sitting outside of his cell watching him.”

Coombs’s appeal was successful and Manning was returned to prevention of injury watch (POI).

“Life for PFC Manning, however, is not much better now that he has been returned to POI watch. Like suicide risk, he is held in solitary confinement. For 23 hours per day, he will sit in his cell. The guards will check on him every five minutes by asking him if he is okay. PFC Manning will be required to respond in some affirmative manner.

“At night, if the guards cannot see him clearly, because he has a blanket over his head or is curled up towards the wall, they will wake him in order to ensure that he is okay. He will receive each of his meals in his cell. He will not be allowed to have a pillow or sheets. He will not be allowed to have any personal items in his cell. He will only be allowed to have one book or one magazine at any given time to read. The book or magazine will be taken away from him at the end of the day before he goes to sleep.

“He will be prevented from exercising in his cell. If he attempts to do push-ups, sit-ups, or any other form of exercise he will be forced to stop. He will receive one hour of exercise outside of his cell daily. The guards will take him to an empty room and allow him to walk. He will usually just walk in figure eights around the room until his hour is complete. When he goes to sleep, he will be required to strip down to his underwear and surrender his clothing to the guards.”

Por: Allan Lake

Allan Lake — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:13:47 +0000

Bradley is being crucified slowly for loving humanity more than the country of his birth. He chose justice over law. I salute this man. His name is now gold.

Por: Violet White

Violet White — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:50:56 +0000

Thank you, Richard Ochs for song to march with (Jan 26 and youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDiligJLvoU )- it makes so much difference to have songs for the struggle; this really works. xxxxx

Por: aikanae

aikanae — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:04:01 +0000

One of the most disturbing aspects of WikiLeaks and Mannings controversy comes from the Neurenberg Trial which concludd that anyone who knew of Hitlers crimes against humanity and did not reveal them were equally guilty. Manning and WikiLeaks had a humane obligation to expose what they knew. Anything else would have been criminal (or should be). I think that’s what scares those in Wash D.C.

Por: Basak

Basak — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:55:35 +0000

Bradley,(Bra) Arkadasim uzulme 100 yill da hapiste kalsan sen vijdanina yalan söyleyemedin huzurlu ol sen ve Asker mccard iyi insanlarsiniz. (Türkis)

Liebe Bradley und Soldat Mccard seit ihr gute Menschen habe keine sorgen eure Sele ist Reibn wie Kleine Kinder unschuldig. (Germany)

Gelek Hewalan, Bradley u Lesker Mccard wen Merfen basin, win 100 saliji kewine Zindani ne tirsin wir bi wijdane ne win merfi temiz bina zaranin.(Kurdi)

Salom, Grüße, Selamlar
Baran

Por: Michael Lehmann

Michael Lehmann — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:57:59 +0000

Das Verhalten der Mörder im Hubschrauber sowie ihrer Vorgesetzen ist eine Schande für die USA. Auch das die Tat vertuscht wird und die Mörder frei herumlaufen ist unerträglich. Ich bewundere Bradley Manning für seinen Mut und ich verabscheue seine Folterknechte. Als deutscher weiss ich dass man zu den Verbrechen seiner Landsleute stehen muss, dass man dafür Sorge tragen muss solchen in Zukunft zu verhindern. Wenn die USA eine ordende und akzeptierte Weltmacht sein wollen, täte Präsident Obama gut daran für Gerechtigkeit zu sorgen. Die Mörder und ihre Vorgesetzten müssen bestraft werden. Bradley Mannings ist sofort auf freien Fuss zu setzen.

Por: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:32:23 +0000

Just saw the video on German TV.Incredible please let Bradley free.He has nothing done wrong

Por: Markus Frieauff

Markus Frieauff — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:38:54 +0000

I’ve just seen a broadcasting on german TV that included parts of the video. Although I already knew what had happened I was shocked. There is no justification for the killing of civilians or wounded people, and hence no legitimacy of accusing Mr. Manning. He has my deepest respect and admiration. I hope I will be as brave as he was when I’m challenged to show courage.

Por: timothy price

timothy price — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:49:04 +0000

Bradley Manning is reportedly gay; what is being planned to actually rescue of Bradley Manning?
Does anyone believe that he is receiving the treatment that is best for him, medically speaking, or legally? So, what are the avenues for taking him out of the prison he is in and getting him the environment which is appropriate? He can be physically removed by thousands invading the place, or the buildings can be surrounded by thousands of supporters, just like the people of Egypt are doing, or Congress can be mobbed to shame them into some weak, sniveling, gestures, as they usually do. But, hey, this guy has done a lot for us Americans who have been itching to have better documentation about the US military thugs who are robbing us blind so that they can play their “arcade games” with real victims.
Lets get Bradley Manning out of their bloody clutches. So how? How about a march on the facility? Set a time and where to assemble. Lets get as many a possible. Mobilize the gay community. Don’t ask, don’t tell is out, so lets ask and tell them we want Manning out now. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!