Comment Re:Bad idea (Score 1) 671
If he is able to get a Fair trial. (This is the United States, our criminal justice system while isn't perfect, isn't so bad off that it cannot be done). There should be enough people for a fair jury, especially due to morally ambiguous issues, whistle blowing to show off abuse vs. just following order.
The trial can be used to bring to light rules on how to correctly whistle blow, and force changes in the organizations structures.
My personal view, I think he went too far, while I admire his intentions he crossed the line. However crossing that line means now the court will need to show where that line is.
I expect he will get 10-20 years of prison. Then get hired to work for some political action group.
Our history shows that people who willingly take their time for their actions, usually end up looking better in the eyes of history then the guy who cowers in some other countries borders.