NYT's Former Editor Defends Wikileaks

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15. Well, since Assange and Wikileaks,

have repeatedly denied any such allegations, and the US Government has provided not a shred of evidence to contradict them, the assumption is that nothing of the kind happened. If the US Government has any evidence that Assange was acting illegally, they have not provided it.

Wikileaks' method of providing a service for Whistle-blowers who in their own countries, originally China, eg, would be in grave danger if they went to the press, did not require any personal contact other than the kind that normally occurs between a journalist and his/her source.

The fact that those calling for Assange to be charged with treason consist of the likes of Sarah Palin and Joe Lieberman, Rush Limbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly et al, hardly bolsters the US Government's credibility on the issue of Wikileaks.

But, like the Swedish 'case', after two years with no charges, if there are illegalities, then show them or leave this News organization alone. It makes the US look like the old Soviet Union or China today to behave in the manner in which it is behaving towards an award-winning, editor and publisher of an International News Organization.

I am glad to see at least one US Journalist speak out about this. The more the persecution of Wikileaks continues, the more correct it makes Assange in the eyes of the world, that Wikileaks is more necessary than ever. It's a shame that the US is on the wrong side of history, on the side of the Chinese eg, on Freedom of the Press.