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.
Posted by jane at June 29, 2009 06:59 PM
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