Arrow-right Camera
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Huckleberries Online

Ilya: Admiring Assange, Wikileaks

I'll come out and say it — I'm a fan of Julian Assanage and Wikileaks. I think the organization, and by extension the man himself, are doing a good service to the world by exposing secrets and classified information to the general public. While I may disagree on certain aspects, such as releasing full cables and reports with named and easily identifiable undercover personnel, I generally feel Assanage is doing the right thing. If governments are allowed to keep these secrets private, how can we keep an eye on our government? Many out there also share admiration for Wikileaks, and some are much more passionate/Ilya Pinchuk, Idaho Argonaut. More here. (AP file photo)

Question: Do you consider Julian Assanage & Wikileaks to be a good thing or a bad thing?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

Follow Dave online: