WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks is a website founded by Julian Assange that has one purpose, to shed light on conflicts and decisions made by governmental powers throughout the world that are being hidden from the public. Examples are videos of U.S. Apache helicopters gunning down civilians in the Middle East, documents showing that the DEA was forced to back down from a investigation connecting drugs to terrorism. Do people have the right to know this information? YES....they absolutely do.

WikiLeaks has brought many questionable calls to light by our government and some will argue that its has caused more harm. But it should not be forgotten that these acts are inexcusable at times and the only way to stop them is to create public knowledge so the public can voice concern and excite change in the actions of our government.

I think that as far as Journalism goes it is a great stride for investigative journalism. It is the freedom of the press to find and release this information. Beyond the investigative Journalism is when these stories are released the media has the opportunity to then turn them into stories to help get the information out to more of the public.

I think that an entity such as WikiLeaks is needed in today's world to help keep in check the decisions that are made by overarching powers. It helps inform the public beyond the propaganda and help get the cold hard facts.