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Wikileaks...what say you LSB?

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I have established a slight fascination with wikileaks, not necessarily its contents, but what it represents. Wikileaks has become a pretty polarizing establishment globally, and I want to see what some other people think about it, and provide an arena for intense opinion giving. 

 

Some quotes supporting both sides:

Pro:

But information is the lifeblood of democracy. Information about government contributes to a healthy democracy. Transparency and accountability are essential elements of good government. Likewise, "a lack of government transparency and accountability undermines democracy and gives rise to cynicism and mistrust," according to a 2008 Harris survey commissioned by the Association of Government Accountants.

Against:

So it is no wonder, then, that governments want and should have the right to keep much of their inner workings secret. The same should go for companies and individuals. Moreover, at the heart of any profession is a lack of transparency – call it client confidentiality – which makes them honourable and trustworthy. Lots of people can do good, but not if what they say is leaked. As a list of such types, let’s begin with PRs, lawyers, priests, doctors, consultants and therapists

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