Dear @Wikileaks, You Just Lost A “Fan”
Being a libertarian I have been supportive of @Wikileaks right to leak information, as (truth be told) there is no major distinction between the @NYTimes and Wikileaks (despite my government’s insistence that Wikileaks is nothing more than a bunch of punks behind laptops).
However it looks like once again Wikileaks is crossing the line, which could turn the masses against them at a time when people were beginning to be sympathetic towards their cause.
The leaked cable reveals dozens of places on every continent, including mines, manufacturing complexes, ports and research establishments which the U.S. government consider locations “whose loss could critically impact the public health, economic security, and/or national and homeland security of the United States.”
The cable is classified secret and not meant to be shared with non-U.S. personnel. Now it is in the hands of individuals worldwide, including terrorists who could use it as blueprint of where to attack. (Daily Tech)
Great way to scare the masses into the “loving” arms of the government Julian, who will now use this latest leak to further erode freedom of speech (especially with the dreaded SHIELD bill coming down the pipeline).
But I guess that doesn’t matter in the long run as long as we are all “safe and secure,” liberties withstanding. If Wikileaks wants to win this fight, then they need to STOP endangering people’s lives.
People (at least in the US) already distrust their government (which explained the popularity of the Tea Parties here). Don’t give everyone a reason to distrust (let alone hate) Wikileaks more than the current administration.
(Hat Tip: Life In Israel)
