And had a UK soldier done the same, that's all he would be doing. It doesn't make it right though. Manning knew better. Assange is primping his prima donna feathers.
As for my analogy, that's all it was. Of course a minor domestic situation isn't to be compared with a National Security issue. Nothing to do with mindsets. I was merely pointing out that once you become aware of something, it changes your perception; whether that be on a personal or governmental basis.