Stable democracy requires the potential for corruption to be leaked

Corruption, in it's many forms, requires a lack of transparency, both from the law, and the public. It requires some uncertainty about it's existence. Without independent media's ability to leak information, we shield corruption, which in turn undermines democracy.

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WikiLeaks
Are WikiLeaks's actions beneficial or detrimental?
Wikileaks is useful and should be supported / reinforced / protected
Stable democracy requires the potential for corruption to be leaked
Governments more likely to act ethically in a climate of openness
Trust in governement has been deeply corroded both in US and UK (Iraq)
Trust in the ability of the press to expose lies is also deeply eroded
What WikiLeaks is doing is an acceptable form of civil disobedience
WikiLeaks publishes vital information that officials would keep secret
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