This blog is a result of many students wishing to delve into topics lightly discussed due to curricular demands but would like to investigate further. I am fortunate to teach students who want to challenge conventional wisdom and seek further discourse as a way to empower themselves to help shape the world they live in.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Whistle blowing...a true case that still has me thinking...
Julian Assange is a well known activist who is currently targeted for spreading government information without consent and/or vital documents which could effect 'national security'. As you view the video ask yourself:
1. Does Assange have the right to post 'classified' information on wiki leaks to inform citizens of what is going on?
2. If so, what are the risks of leaking information that is deemed ;sensitive' or not in the national interest?
3. The heart of ideas presented are debatable points as to when should we be kept from information (controlled) or have the freedom to access information that some argue may not be in our interests.
As we debate the consequences of economic and political liberalism, what lines are heathly/unhealthy to draw when it comes to information that citizens should have access to.
For more thoughts on freedom of speech check more of Bill Maher on the young turks found here.
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