Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by hendi_ » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 9:18 AM UTC

Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense
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Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:14 AM UTC

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Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by toni » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:17 AM UTC

So in other words, there is not a single law firm in US which will take on Chelsea Manning's crucial cause without eyeing for money? That's why she's resorting to ask for donations? Is that even possible?

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by batou » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:31 AM UTC

toni wrote: post #3

So in other words, there is not a single law firm in US which will take on Chelsea Manning's crucial cause without eyeing for money? That's why she's resorting to ask for donations? Is that even possible?

Yeah well the lawyers in question will probably look like shit if they lose so they want money so it's not a complete loss.

Horrible but probably true.

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by bitJericho » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:33 AM UTC

batou wrote: post #4

toni wrote: post #3

So in other words, there is not a single law firm in US which will take on Chelsea Manning's crucial cause without eyeing for money? That's why she's resorting to ask for donations? Is that even possible?

Yeah well the lawyers in question will probably look like shit if they lose so they want money so it's not a complete loss. Horrible but probably true.

I don't know about you but I don't work for free, even for the noblest of causes, unless I can put food on the table (eg, the lawyers need to eat).

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by batou » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:36 AM UTC

bitJericho wrote: post #5

batou wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah well the lawyers in question will probably look like shit if they lose so they want money so it's not a complete loss. Horrible but probably true.

I don't know about you but I don't work for free, even for the noblest of causes, unless I can put food on the table (eg, the lawyers need to eat).

Good publicity is a good return if you're a lawyer and probably cheaper than marketing so it doesn't always work like that.

Otherwise, yep.

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by LGBT_2000 » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:42 AM UTC

toni wrote: post #3

So in other words, there is not a single law firm in US which will take on Chelsea Manning's crucial cause without eyeing for money? That's why she's resorting to ask for donations? Is that even possible?

Very possible. Being a despised minority sucks.

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by chatman » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:48 AM UTC

Very difficult to judge from the donation page as to how likely is the success in the case. I would happily donate if I see there is a good chance of a win.

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by mahouse » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:48 AM UTC

LGBT_2000 wrote: post #7

toni wrote: post #3

So in other words, there is not a single law firm in US which will take on Chelsea Manning's crucial cause without eyeing for money? That's why she's resorting to ask for donations? Is that even possible?

Very possible. Being a despised minority sucks.

How is this exactly related to what’s happening? I’m baffled by that conclusion (or accusation).

Re: Donate to Chelsea Manning's Legal Defense

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Post by louithethrid » Thu, Jul 16, 2015, 10:51 AM UTC

batou wrote: post #6

bitJericho wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't know about you but I don't work for free, even for the noblest of causes, unless I can put food on the table (eg, the lawyers need to eat).

Good publicity is a good return if you're a lawyer and probably cheaper than marketing so it doesn't always work like that. Otherwise, yep.

Last time i checked good publicity had zero-calories and also came with a goverment will set you on the black-list for all times.