Quote 1: "No one has died as the result of this man's actions." Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, as they say. In other words, "Just 'cos we can't prove it, don't mean 'e ain't done it, mate!" You simply do not KNOW whether his activities have resulted in anyone's death or not. A little revenge-taking in the depths of the Tora Bora Mountains might never come to light. In addition, the possible damage done to international relations might well give rise to situations that DO cost lives in the future, so we simply cannot tell what effect the leaks might well yet have .
Quote 2: "Wow – what a revelation – diplomats and politicians aren't entirely honest!" So, if the leaks have revealed only THAT fact, why did he and his sidekick, Assange, even bother?
Military prisons, in Britain just as much as in the USA and elsewhere, have never been noted for their kindly treatment of inmates. And a good thing, too. I spent the first half of my working life...I'm now retired...in military service and the one thing one doesn't want in such circumstances is the fear that the man working next to you or sharing a Mess with you is a traitor. If he's eventually found innocent, then fine, but don't bother with the kid gloves in the meantime, was the general attitude of serving men back then. As far as I am concerned, the same applies here.
It seems Manning, trying to be funny, said that, if he wanted to commit suicide, he could use the waistband of his underpants or his flip-flops. Surprise, surprise...they took away these potential means of self-destruction! And what would you and your ilk have to say about it if he DID manage to kill himself? "Shameful neglect by American authorities!" I do not doubt.
PS Re our earlier 'correspondence', it seems the extradition-hearing judge claimed the Swedish charges against Assange WERE justifiably called 'rape', despite your claims. And re