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Originally Posted by goldorak
Its refreshing to see such an initiative based on reason and not fear mongering.
Definitely a sign of times that the american press isn't at the front of such an initiative. How far the mighty have fallen. Films such as "The 3 days of the condor" or "All the presidents men" would be anathema in the current political climate.
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It'S even more remarkable when considering that Wikileaks and similiar platforms by their mere existence somewhat illustrates the failure of classical newspaper journalism, and are a growing rival/threat to them. That'S why some newspapers seem to deny taking part in that initiative and instead fire another commentary salvo against Wikileaks' "crimes".
Example: German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung today still has not participated, instead had a feuilleton essay accusing Wikileaks of treachery.
States have no rights to remain secret from their citizens, they have no private sphere, and must be exposed when failing by treacherous acts they commit themselves. The fourth power is failing in its necessary service to democratic state systems when it falls in line with a voluntary obedience to the demands of the state to be protected from its citizens. The state - if being serious about terms like liberty and freedom and democracy, should and must fear its citizens.