Tension Between Free Speech and Realpolitik on Wikipedia

06/29/2009

Tension Between Free Speech and Realpolitik on Wikipedia

NYTimes article on the suppression of information on a Wikipedia page neatly encapsulates a dilemma of democratic nations at war. A cornerstone of a free society is an unfettered press, serving the public's right to know; on the other hand, global politics is a dangerous game that sometimes requires sleight of hand and control of information.

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06/29/2009