mixedmedia

I only read part one of the Assange essay. I thought the 'zunga' analysis written in context of the diplomacy leak to be more relevant.

Like you've said, I find myself to be much more interested in Wikileaks now that I've read these articles. It's not about whistle blowing, but about revolution. And a potentially peaceful one at that. I'm afraid I'd have to throw the full weight of my support behind that.

I think everyone should read them. I assume that alot of the concern, at least among reasonable people, is that with these leaks we are heading into unknown territory with unknown consequences. That fear, even if I don't accept it, is something that at least I can understand. But in reality, if we are going along not knowing whether what we see and hear - what we are told - is real or not, is that really so much of a different place to be? Myself, I prefer to know the truth.

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