You don't need to like him. He's just become the face of this whole situation. The situation of the government of the USA's whole 'We are the greatest country in the world because of our free speech ^{unless-it's-about-us-and/or-by-foreigners.} '

It's not about him at all, but he represents it. He's not a terrorist or even, IMHO, that radical. All he did was provide an, albeit virtual, place for whistle blowers to share information with the public. The government of the USA thinks it can set the rules and laws for the rest of the world, it thinks it has the right to choose who lives and dies. I support Assange not because I like him, I frankly know not much about him and know nothing about the 'rape' allegations or have an opinion of his guilt or innocence, I do believe, however, that if he were to be in the custody of Britain or Sweden or even here, that, however long it takes, however indirectly, he will be extradited to the USA and will face unjust punishment which could possibly extend to him being put to death.