When I first heard the name WikiLeaks I thought it was some Hawaiian ritual or gathering like a luau. After recent events we all know what WikiLeaks is and the man who stands behind it. This news website was introduced in 2007 along with its' founder and director, a gentleman by the name of Julian Assange. The purpose or should I say mission of this organization is to provide the international public with leaked information derived from unnamed sources from around the world. Their news coverage is aimed at exposing the truth and expose social injustices. This of course is a noble cause but with it comes a higher responsibility of discretion and being able to discern what should and shouldn't be disclosed.
Julian Assange an Australian journalist has been awarded and honored for publishing and exposing atrocities committed around the world such as toxic waste dumping in Africa, killings in Kenya, giving light to the injustices that occur around the world. In 2008 he received the Economist Freedom of Expression Award and in 2009 Amnesty International UK Media Award to name a few.
Recently this whistle blowing news organization published secret U.S. diplomatic cables that not only politically hurt America's standing in the world but it also put our troops and covert friends overseas in a more dangerous position. They also exposed private talks between our government and other world leaders. One such revelation is the Saudi government asking the U.S. government to attack the infra structure of the Iranian nuclear program. To expose such information was irresponsible and doesn't make the world a safer better place. On the contrary it stirs up and adds to an already strained and complicated situation in the Middle East.
Exposing criminal or inhumane behavior that occurred or is presently happening around the world is a worthy cause but to use these newly published documents is irresponsible and serves no purpose but to gain recognition or perhaps notoriety for this news organization. There has to be an accountability for this type of reckless journalism and disregard for innocent peoples lives. This act can not go unpunished.
America is a great country and we will weather the damage caused by the insensitive actions of this mega egotistical organization. We as Americans support our country and its freedoms but we will not stand with those who abuse our freedoms.
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Julian Assange an Australian journalist has been awarded and honored for publishing and exposing atrocities committed around the world such as toxic waste dumping in Africa, killings in Kenya, giving light to the injustices that occur around the world. In 2008 he received the Economist Freedom of Expression Award and in 2009 Amnesty International UK Media Award to name a few.
Recently this whistle blowing news organization published secret U.S. diplomatic cables that not only politically hurt America's standing in the world but it also put our troops and covert friends overseas in a more dangerous position. They also exposed private talks between our government and other world leaders. One such revelation is the Saudi government asking the U.S. government to attack the infra structure of the Iranian nuclear program. To expose such information was irresponsible and doesn't make the world a safer better place. On the contrary it stirs up and adds to an already strained and complicated situation in the Middle East.
Exposing criminal or inhumane behavior that occurred or is presently happening around the world is a worthy cause but to use these newly published documents is irresponsible and serves no purpose but to gain recognition or perhaps notoriety for this news organization. There has to be an accountability for this type of reckless journalism and disregard for innocent peoples lives. This act can not go unpunished.
America is a great country and we will weather the damage caused by the insensitive actions of this mega egotistical organization. We as Americans support our country and its freedoms but we will not stand with those who abuse our freedoms.
Celebrate America and visit Mall4Men, an American company selling to Americans. Men's and Ladies' jewelry with most products featuring free shipping and all products with a 100% money back "no hassle" guarantee.
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