Private discussions between diplomats should be protected
Assange is trading on a myth that We The People have a right to know everything our governments are saying and doing in our name when, in fact, we elect people to act in our best interests without necessarily giving us a heads up every time they want to have an off-the-record chat with a dictator.
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WikiLeaks »WikiLeaks
Are WikiLeaks's actions beneficial or detrimental? »Are WikiLeaks's actions beneficial or detrimental?
WikiLeaks is dangerous and should be opposed »WikiLeaks is dangerous and should be opposed
WikiLeaks is undermining the effectiveness of international diplomacy »WikiLeaks is undermining the effectiveness of international diplomacy
Communication with foreign interlocutors will now be more difficult »Communication with foreign interlocutors will now be more difficult
Wikileaks violates trust in the secrecy of diplomatic relations »Wikileaks violates trust in the secrecy of diplomatic relations
There is such a thing as legitimate secrecy »There is such a thing as legitimate secrecy
Private discussions between diplomats should be protected
Private conversations are essential in negotiation »Private conversations are essential in negotiation
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