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In reply to the discussion: Manning’s Biggest Revelation of All [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,174 posts)Many things revealed have "no interest" or "mild interest" to you personally. But you must understand that they have massive interest to those concerned.
Calling the Reuters + civilian turkey shoot in Iraq "an unfortunate accident" is frankly appalling.
But it boils down to your definition of "harms". Embarrassment and shame at illegal or deceptive behavior in order to push inhumane weapons or GM foods against the citizens wishes is only harmful to the moral reputations of those involved pushing them. These were not military secrets revealing schematics of secret installations. There is no physical harm involved. And if these revelations are not made public they will only get more brazen. Don't you feel that citizens need to keep them in check once in awhile? Is embarrassing a politician by revealing they are doing the opposite of what you'd expect they'd do such a harmful thing? Especially in a so-called democracy?