Assange Seeks Asylum In Ecuador

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•25 Jun 20, 2012

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently awaiting extradition from the UK to Sweden to face rape and sexual assault charges, has taken refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London and is seeking political asylum in the South American country. What do you think?

  • “Can't he just go to Roman Polanski's house?”

    Clara LaFleur –
    Gasket-Molder

  • “Man, he’s going to get nailed with some serious checked baggage fees for all the sunscreen he’ll need to pack.”

    Martin Banker –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Dammit. How long does this guy think I’m going to keep feeding his cat?”

    Sean Loew –
    Nozzle Worker

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