Nobel Laureates Speak

Tutu et al talk about their dismay to the treatment of Bradley Manning. With today's advanced military technology and the continued ability of business and political elites to filter what information is made public, there exists a great barrier to many citizens being fully aware of the realitie...

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Published inThe Nation (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 295; no. 23; p. 11
Main Authors Tutu, Desmond, Maguire, Mairead, Esquivel, Adolfo Pérez
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Nation Company L.P 03.12.2012
Subjects
Armed forces
Crime
International relations
Manning, Bradley
Peace
War
Whistleblowing
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Summary:Tutu et al talk about their dismay to the treatment of Bradley Manning. With today's advanced military technology and the continued ability of business and political elites to filter what information is made public, there exists a great barrier to many citizens being fully aware of the realities and consequences of conflicts in which their country is engaged. Responsible governance requires fully informed citizens who can question their leadership. For those citizens worldwide who do not have direct, intimate knowledge of war, yet are still affected by rising international tensions and failing economies, the WikiLeaks releases attributed to Manning have provided unparalleled access to important facts. The words attributed to Manning reveal that he went through a profound moral struggle between the time he enlisted and when he became a whistleblower. Through his experience in Iraq, he became disturbed by top-level policy that undervalued human life and caused the suffering of innocent civilians and soldiers. Like other courageous whistleblowers, he was driven foremost by a desire to reveal the truth.
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ISSN:0027-8378
2472-5897