Can somebody objectively explain why Assange should not stand trial? I don't even care about the outcome but I am extremely interested in seeing him answer questions under oath.
Also I don’t see why you put so much importance on his testimony being under oath. Clapper directly lied to congress under oath and never saw any consequences. It’s an interesting double standard we have.
Because he would be tried for treason/terrorism? (since he is not a US citizen) What kind of good thing do you expect from something that obviously political?
Unlike actual defense employees (Snowden), Assange didn't make any agreements to protect classified information so it's just effectively a SLAPP [2] lawsuit. Imagine you were a comedian (John Oliver) and made fun of China's president (Winnie the Pooh) and then China asked for you to be extradited; I think you'd expect the US to tell China to pound sand.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espionage_Act_of_1917 [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_publ...