Julian Assange: The Mystery Behind Wikileaks

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The doctrine of human rights is one of the concepts which have played a role in the civilization of several countries. These inalienable rights were created to protect and preserve the dignity of all humans regardless of race, sex, nationality and religion. Also, they were design to secure everyone’s right to liberty, property and happiness. They are meant to create and establish a brotherly relationship among all nations. However, according to Article six of the Declaration of Human Rights, “everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law” (UDHR). By way of explanation this article clarifies that one’s expression of human rights must be in accordance with the law of whatever land one resides. These rights do not protect humans from been disciplined when the law is violated.

Launched in 2006, Wikileaks is a nonprofit media organization, devoted to accessing and publishing confidential information. According to its founder and CEO, Julian Assange, Wikileaks is an “independent source” which is dedicated to publishing “material of ethical, political and historical significance” (Wikileaks). Expressly, the main purpose of this media organization is to create a transparent government; giving everyone an access to the deep secrets of their governments. However, to many Americans, including political satirist Jon Stewart, Wikileaks is “a none-policy chit-chat; [full of] things we already know” (Stewart). In response, this article will focus on the arguments surrounding Wikileaks and its impact on American society. Although Americans are already cynical about their government and its actions, a transparent government will force the people to be more analytical of whom they select into office, thus encouragin...

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"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights." Welcome to the United Nations: It's Your World. Web. 18 Feb. 2011. .

Trezzini, Martial. "WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Denied Bail - USATODAY.com." News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World - USATODAY.com. 12 July 2010. Web. 15 Feb. 2011.

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