> would they be willing to publish them and face the rath of the US Government?
Of course not. Wikileaks isn't solving a technical problem. They need to exist because traditional news agencies aren't willing to take the hit associated with releasing unflattering information. We saw what happened to financial businesses that dared to provide perfectly legal services to Wikileaks. Journalists who imitate Wikileaks can expect to be harassed, fired, or even prosecuted.
I find it ironic that so many traditional media figures bemoaned the loss of their "gatekeeper" role when the birther controversy was still monopolizing headlines. They have no trouble acting as a gatekeeper when journalism threatens the rich and powerful.
Of course not. Wikileaks isn't solving a technical problem. They need to exist because traditional news agencies aren't willing to take the hit associated with releasing unflattering information. We saw what happened to financial businesses that dared to provide perfectly legal services to Wikileaks. Journalists who imitate Wikileaks can expect to be harassed, fired, or even prosecuted.
I find it ironic that so many traditional media figures bemoaned the loss of their "gatekeeper" role when the birther controversy was still monopolizing headlines. They have no trouble acting as a gatekeeper when journalism threatens the rich and powerful.