2006-09-26 02:10:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I'd agree Cyclops...
Leaking of classified material is a criminal act.
In cases where the leaks are proven to be a detriment of our national security I believe they should be charged with treason and forced to stand trial with a jury of their peers deciding ther guilt or innocense, If they are convicted they should be stripped of their citizenship and deported to a country of the juries choosing never being allowed to return to the United States.
2006-09-26 02:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because "leaks" are a grey area. You'd be stunned how many of the politicians scream about leaks that they actually authorized. It's all a game. The military leaks too. Keep in mind, the rules for classifying information are pretty loose, and sometimes they're abused.
If you're asking about Plame - keep in mind she was no longer an operative when they leaked her name. That little situation is more politics than security.
2006-09-26 02:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by itsnotarealname 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leaking information that is classified is important for the public to get an understanding of the workings of our government. This administration is highly secretive about things that we have a right to know. Most leaks do not directly hurt our national security initiatives. There have been many important leaks historically that have stopped our government from engaging in wrongful activity. I believe Daniel Ellsburg and Deep Throat are American heros.
2006-09-26 03:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Eri T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you serious? Look at our media, heck look at Geraldo, how many times has he put his nose where it shoudlnt belong. Didnt he draw a map in the sand of where the troops were located during desert storm? On national television?
2006-09-26 02:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of those do so with the strong feeling that they are "whistle blowing" and that this is a public service, done in the context of civil disobedience. Had MLK not decided on civil disobedience to redress his grievances, it would be a quite different world.
2006-09-26 02:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too much information is classified as a coverup for wrongdoing. Someone has to expose the crooks in our government. I didn't vote for many of them so I don't automatically assume they have honorable intentions.
2006-09-26 02:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Excellent question. A bit much to ask from that bunch, but a good question.
2006-09-26 02:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by auld mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We ought to, but people have too much protection at those high levels.
2006-09-26 02:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's classified
2006-09-26 02:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't we just call ourself the "Communist Soviet United State"?
2006-09-26 02:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by Taco 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋