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Story: Nasa hacker taken ill as appeal continues

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Perverse

I've always thought that the American system of doing deals is a perversion of justice, as is a treaty which only the UK have enacted. America has not as it contravenes the American citzens' rights and we should have yaken the same stance here regarding British citizens' rights. For once, the EU got it right and refused to agree the treaty.

Separately, I think the Americans are greatly (and dishonourably) exaggerating the harm done. Let's not forget that Gary Mckinnon was young and rather naive and, rather than representing a threat, highlighted the weakness of Nasa's security.

Of course he did commit an offence, but the anxiety here is that he will not have fair treatment and a sentence commensurate with his offence rather than America's exaggerated reprententations of his offence.

Notwithstanding, I believe he should stand trial here in the UK not in the USA, and America should bring it's case and evidence to be tested here in our courts under our judicial system.

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