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Originally posted by Dramnek_Ulk:
...he should not be punished for being a Traitor to america, the American government has encouraged many people to be traitors to their cause or country, so its rather hypocritical and selective morality for them to punish him for that.
It's not hypocritical.
Yes, we have encouraged others to side with US against their nations, and others have recruited American's to side with them against America. That is a choice that's ultimately made by individuals who know the cost. If you make a decision then you have to be willing to accept the consequences.
I have to be honest that I don't understand how your point applies. Would you say no nation should ever prosecute someone who has acted against them? Are you saying only the US has recruited spies? Do you believe people shouldn't be punished for violating the law? Do you believe a person can "take up arms" against their own country without paying a price?