WikiLeaks reveals sites critical to US security
By SHARON THEIMER, Associated Press Sharon Theimer, Associated Press – 32 mins ago
WASHINGTON – In a disclosure of some of the most sensitive information revealed yet by WikiLeaks, the website has released a secret cable listing sites worldwide that the U.S. considers critical to its national security.
I recall watching on PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) a delightful British sitcom series called: “Are You Being Served?” I comedy and this is one of the few British shows that I could laugh along with Maw. I loved all the characters. But Mr. Humphries was one whom I found to be quite humorous, along with Mrs. Slocombe, the old lady with the colorful hair-dos. The twosome are always exchanging a few words with each other.
If Julian Assange does “get served,” I’ll be laughing! Why? His very visage reminds me of the dear Mr. Humphries. Now can’t we all get a good laugh without getting into each other’s businesses? Sure there may be security issued involved. But I prefer the freedom of speech anytime.
And without the efforts of Assange and pals, we wouldn’t know (or care) if our government does ILLEGAL and IMMORAL activities. We need people like him to expose the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth – so help us “God”. When the government shuts down his accounts, that’s a red flag that Assange is onto something very important to humanity. When the police starts abusing its citizens, that a “no-no”. When people distrust each other, that’s it – we’re doomed as a nation.
For example, last night, we viewed a show about Saddam Hussein’s abusive government. He created so much fear among his people and within his country that families are afraid of each other. Trust among each other has been broken by fear itself. Many innocent people died, just for speaking up against injustice and for being critical of Hussein’s reign of terror. I didn’t like how Saddam’s stupid henchmen meeted out punishment. It was graphic for us viewers.
Bottom-line: Let’s not allow fear to break down trust that truth (like WikLeaks) is too damn ugly but necessary.
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