Artist says he will destroy $45 million worth of Rembrandt, Picasso and Warhol masterpieces with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison - eviltoast
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    10 months ago

    I understand the meaning of the quote, but if this artist said he was going to execute hostages, that would be an entirely different conversation.

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      10 months ago

      I think you might be missing the point. There is a life in danger, Assange’s. He’s forcing people to compare the value of human life to art. If he was executing hostages, you’d be comparing one human life to many.

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        10 months ago

        Right, but to me there’s no comprison. Regardless of how you feel about Assange, a human life is more valuale than art, even priceless art from the great masters.

        My response is “I’d rather you didn’t.” I’m not in a position to release Julian Assange, though, so whatever happens happens.