Thursday 9 December 2010

Leaking and Wikileaking! Why and why not!

Firstly, it is my opinion that leaking confidential information is inherently wrong. It is above all bad manners. I really can damage social relationships and have serious unforeseen negative consequences. It is unethical. It is usually illegal. You should not do it. People need secret information to do sick things and it's wrong to enable sick actions.

Secondly, systems and exchanges that are open work best. Honesty and trust come from mutual respect inherent in an absence of the disease of addiction in its myriad forms that spawns secrecy and eventually premature death through hundreds of different avenues the worst of them being genocide and all out war.

Religion is an addictive process if it is not open and changeable and look at how religion spawns wars.

Science when it is open is not addictive, but if it is closed becomes addictive and leads to war and competition that leads to war and premature death of people, schools of thought, companies and countries. Just take a look at North Korea or Iran.

So, it is my position that open exchange is the must way to go. We have seen how secrecy of governments leads to mistrust and wars. Look at all the dead from the first and second world wars, the secret alliances resulting in the most horrible of acts and nefarious deeds. Best to be honest in your feelings and be open to the views of those who have healthy approaches to living and exchanging.

Thus, wikileaks, as a phenomenon is not inherently bad. It is much better than not being open about what you feel and believe or closing yourself off from reasoned debate and discussion.

Leaking private information nevertheless is inherently evil and is an attack on the dignity of ones neighbours and colleagues, associates and acquaintances, strangers and not so strangers. Don't practice it!

Will not time reveal the lasting importance of friends and mutual respect? Be kind to those who think well of you and those you know and try to add positive elements to your world. Promote peace in your heart and sunshine in the minds of those around you by your own good works. Elevate the level of discussion by thinking less of the issues and more of how you can reduce the tension of stress that arises with honest disagreement. Relax by breathing more deeply and consciously.

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