[kingsurfer]

No, the arguement should be why should others be treated leniently. The argument should be for ALL spys to be treated harshly not for people to get off with a few years behind bars.

I did not sell states secrets. I did not betray my country.

[chukcha]

I did not sell states secrets. I did not betray my country.

I meant taxes, but if you did not get my joke it is fine.

No, the arguement should be why should others be treated leniently.

We do not live in Saudi Arabia. They have one punishment for everything. You steal a loaf of bread, or $1M - they will chop your hand off in either case.

Since noone is shot for spying, why should this guy suffer? It is a question of basic faireness.