Who's letting the NY Times "skate"? This isn't about whatever other "alleged traitors" you're referring to. This is about Julian Assange and did he do anything criminal?
If what is alleged to have occurred is accurate, then yes. Assange violated perhaps several US statutes, not the least of Which is the Espionage Act of 1917.
Paul, apparently thinks that someone who conspires to steal and disseminate classified US materials shouldn't be prosecuted. I disagree.
But of course. Who can't compartmentalize their ethics?