"Because if the hacker is convicted, it’s not only journalism that will be weaker—it’s democracy itself." Hyperbole, demagoguery, and total BS. There is no right of the public to know everything. That is the way to make sure the real enemies of democracy defeat democracy. There is a reason that military secrets are secret, and it isn't b…
"Because if the hacker is convicted, it’s not only journalism that will be weaker—it’s democracy itself." Hyperbole, demagoguery, and total BS. There is no right of the public to know everything. That is the way to make sure the real enemies of democracy defeat democracy. There is a reason that military secrets are secret, and it isn't because the truth is embarrassing, no matter how this "opinioner" tries to spin it. Moreover it is laughable that Assange would say that agents who worked with the US "have got it coming", but all these fine souls who want to save him don't see that by the same logic "he has it coming". Democracy does not depend on so-called whistle blowers, it depends on people who are willing to bear the burden of democratic government which includes obeying the laws democratically enacted. I generally agree with article published here, this time - sorry- you are completely in the wrong. In case some reader doesn't get where I stand. Here it is: I hope they hang the SOB.
"Because if the hacker is convicted, it’s not only journalism that will be weaker—it’s democracy itself." Hyperbole, demagoguery, and total BS. There is no right of the public to know everything. That is the way to make sure the real enemies of democracy defeat democracy. There is a reason that military secrets are secret, and it isn't because the truth is embarrassing, no matter how this "opinioner" tries to spin it. Moreover it is laughable that Assange would say that agents who worked with the US "have got it coming", but all these fine souls who want to save him don't see that by the same logic "he has it coming". Democracy does not depend on so-called whistle blowers, it depends on people who are willing to bear the burden of democratic government which includes obeying the laws democratically enacted. I generally agree with article published here, this time - sorry- you are completely in the wrong. In case some reader doesn't get where I stand. Here it is: I hope they hang the SOB.