The more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes

Obama (to Shanghai students): “The more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes, because then citizens of countries around the world can hold their own governments accountable. They can begin to think for themselves.”

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Are WikiLeaks's actions beneficial or detrimental?
Wikileaks is useful and should be supported / reinforced / protected
WikiLeaks publishes vital information that officials would keep secret
Transparency is a good protection against authoritarian regimes
The more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes
Any sort of abusive power becomes secretive
Any sort of unchecked power becomes abusive
Democratic societies need a strong media and WikiLeaks is part of it
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