[kolokolo]

Manning leaked facts about actions of the government that most citizens wouldn't want to be part of, prompting change. He/she also released stuff that was ethically good or neutral, but damaged the security. On the balance I'd say that was a service to the mankind and the US, motives irrelevant.

[ygaf]

Motives are irrelevant to being a hero?

[jrs95]

It's a pretty low bar these days.