I think Draconian over-states the case, however your point is well made.
I also don't think he is really a political prisoner. Nelson Mandela was a political prisoner. We can agree to differ on that one.
I think there may be a wee bit of "one of ours" sentiment here. I mean by the starter rather than yourself RF - however might there just be a wee hint of it with you too ?
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