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In reply to the discussion: Context and the Assange case. [View all]AikidoSoul
(2,150 posts)threads that tell the truth. Those people are still here.
When we see their posts we should support them, and not allow the HAMMERS to steal and pollute the posts.
It is heart warming that at least Austrailian journalists have supported Assange.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-12-23/journalists-union-shows-support-for-assange/2383428
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"We've been very disappointed in the way his journalism has been characterised," she said.
"We'd like to remind everyone that Julian, like other members of the media alliance, is covered by our code of ethics that covers journalists," she said.
"We're pointing out that we don't believe that Julian Assange has in any way broken the code of ethics, we believe that he's upholding two of its important principles - not to disclose his source, and secondly, to publish in the public interest."
Ms Connor says his situation is extraordinary and he must be supported in the name of free speech.
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WikiLeaks continues to progressively release 250,000 leaked US diplomatic cables, as promised.
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"WikiLeaks is simply performing the same function as media organisations have for centuries in facilitating the release of information in the public interest," she said in a statement.
"Mr Assange's rights should be respected just the same as other journalists.
"WikiLeaks has broken no Australian law and as an Australian citizen, Julian Assange should be supported by the Australian Government, not prematurely convicted."