| WikiLeaks posted encrypted copies of all cables as a dead man switch OpposingArgument1 #86839 Encrypted copies of all the cables have been distributed around the world creating a "dead man switch." |
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Author: Jaron Lanier
Cited by: David Price 9:31 PM 21 December 2010 GMT
Citerank: (4) 86715WikiLeaks fails to respect the rule of lawWIkiLeaks fails to respect the rule of law – and, as such, is practicing a kind of information vigilantism.1198CE71, 86840This is same argument of "collateral damage" that WikiLeaks opposes13EF597B, 86841Secrets that aren't of vital interest to others are properly privateIf the secret is about something that isn't a vital interest for other people, then everyone has a right to keep a private sphere private. [Jaron Lanier]959C6EF, 86842Secrets of vital interest can be kept under checks and balancesIf the secret is about something of vital interest to other people, then secrets can be kept by those who are sanctioned and accountable to keep them within the bounds of a reasonably functional democratic process. [Jaron Lanier]959C6EF
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| Excerpt / Summary It is often pointed out that Wikileaks didn't leak all the diplomatic cables it had, but only a small percentage that was filtered through traditional news organizations, as if this were a sign of deliberation and moderation.
But it did use all of the cables for blackmail. Encrypted copies were sent around the world, creating what is known as a "dead man switch." It was claimed that the encrypted cables contained genuinely dangerous information. Under certain circumstances the key would be released. Is this not similar to the case of the abortion doctors? "Either do what I want or I will expertly use my Internet skills to enable creepy third parties I don't even know to harm you." |