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WikiLeaks' Daniel Schmitt Speaks

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the difference-makers dept.

Lars Sobiraj submitted an interview with Daniel Schmitt of WikiLeaks. "He encourages all readers and warns his opponents — WikiLeaks has the means to make our society better, to create a world which stands united and strong against abuse — locally and nationally as well as globally. Modern, fast, world-wide technology makes it possible. In the interview, Daniel explains in detail how this will be done, with the help of WikiLeaks and all its supporters."

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  1. Re:The problem with Wikileaks is... by RebootKid · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I must disagree. Your statement that FOIA requests are a good method of getting information out of the US Government falls down in multiple ways.

    1) Duration. I've seen FOIA requests take years to fulfill.
    2) Redaction. The FOIA answers often have sections blacked out in them. Sometimes large sections. What you're left with is a document that is essentially unreadable.
    3) Scope. FOIA only works where we're interfacing with the US Government agencies. It does not work with private corporations nor does it work with other nations.

    Much like free speech, Wikileaks should be covered under "freedom of press." There needs to be some place where this information can be distributed and the person doing the leak is not put at risk. There are too many groups/agencies around the world who solve problems by burning the bodies.