Freedom and equality were supposed to be values that define the United States of America. We indict nations like China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and so many others for their practice of political imprisonment or abuse of specific individuals that are seen to be a threat to society without any sort of trial.

How, then, can President Obama and Pentagon officials even begin to defend the treatment of PFC Bradley Manning, whose treatment in no way complies with the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

Dylan had the opportunity to talk to Marcy Wheeler of FireDogLake about the treatment of PFC Bradley Manning. Marcy has been at the forefront of coverage on his story since the very beginning.