**ALLEN WEST RESPONDS**
I’m not sure censor is the word I would use, but I completely agree with the sentiment of prosecuting those who deal in classified documents, no matter who the source. It’s like those who buy, sell, or transport narcotics. It doesn’t matter which of those you do, if you get caught with it you can be prosecuted for it. It should be the same with classified documents. It doesn’t matter how you obtain them, if you have them and/or distribute the information contained therein, you should be prosecuted.
I think the fact that he used that dirty word ‘censor’ has gotten the Left up in arms. Well, I can’t say I hate seeing that.
Enjoy!
Source: AACONS
UPDATE: Allen West responds:
I am heard on the African-American Conservative Radio Show saying the media should be censured- meaning “harshly criticized.” In no way would I ever ask to “censor” anyone or any organization. Of course, very few news organizations are even printing this reply so here it is for you so you understand my intention and my vision as a leader:
“It has never been my intent to quiet or censor the press or anyone for that matter utilizing their right of freedom of speech granted to them under this country’s great American Constitution. The confusion comes with the word censor…when I meant censure– in context that the media should be harshly criticized for printing the damaging documents Assange has released which so clearly puts our soldiers and country at risk.”