Regarding the international free software activist, and Founder of the Free Software Foundation, Julian Assange regarded as a hero. But disputes the usefulness of the latest diplomatic leaks.
By ANDRES HAX
By ANDRES HAX
Richard Stallman is a being sui generis. A kind of anti-Bill Gates, in the sense that it has a huge influence on the development of global software but its goal is not personal enrichment or the creation of a capitalist product, but release the software to make a better world through his Free Software Foundation. Yes, it is unrealistic. Born in 1953, the American hacker has a way to be at once surly and open (listen to the full audio interview that accompanies this note - speaks fluent Castilian). Strongly emphasizes the difference between "free software" (the movement that supports it) and "open source", which for something else.
What
think of the role being played by WikiLeaks?
WikiLeaks What I think is that it is a defense against state killing lies.
think of the role being played by WikiLeaks?
WikiLeaks What I think is that it is a defense against state killing lies.
Of all the states, or U.S.?
states. Because not only the United States lies. Many states lie. And many states kill. But the United States is the richest and most powerful yet. And he has launched wars that have killed recently in Iraq, a million people.
states. Because not only the United States lies. Many states lie. And many states kill. But the United States is the richest and most powerful yet. And he has launched wars that have killed recently in Iraq, a million people.
Do you think this could change something about the reality of U.S. policy?
I do not know. Because the policy of the States I think local United. And while Bush has admitted that he ordered torture, people do not press to investigate and charge him as they should. We know, because he has admitted he is guilty of torture. So if the U.S. did not accuse him, should be in an international court.
What did you think the contents of the leaks?
To date I have not seen anything interesting in recent articles by WikiLeaks [ed note. The interview was conducted last Tuesday, November 30]. And so, I'm not convinced that the leaks should have been published. Do not think it was a good decision (by WikiLeaks.) I see no reason for publication.
For documents about the war, other scandals that the government is hiding from the public for his shame I guess, or his desire to avoid being punished for their crimes. In the case of diplomatic cables is not the same. Maybe it's because I have not seen all the documents ... It is possible that something important is to come.
do not think it desirable to create disputes between states or expose all communication for display only. But when a scandal or a crime that the state lies, in this case it is important to expose.
do otherwise is just gossip?
Yes, exactly. I see no reason to publish what they think about certain U.S. diplomats presidents of other countries.
seems simply that the diplomats were doing their charges. They said privately their opinions and evaluations ... But it is correct that reported to the ministry of the things that seemed important.
One point on which I am not sure is the point from countries like Saudi Arabia who sought to attack Iran. I see no scandal. Anyway United States attacked Iran. There are two attacks that have happened: the Stuxnet virus, for which someone is killed several scientists, but do not know if you have something to do with this communication. Anyway, it seems, that the Saudis were not asked this, but a military attack. And there was. Then, the relationship between real events and that request did not clear. I do not think that these latest publications have helped us. I think
WikiLeaks should stay closer to the scandals, of which there are many. I think that publishing private communications between diplomats, when there is nothing important behind them, implies a risk of impeding a communication. And this is not desirable.
Could it be because of ego of the founder of WikiLeaks?
I do not want to look for explanations psychological ... When I think someone has chosen well, does not mean he has a personal failure. No I totally agree with your decision, but everyone makes decisions that one can criticize. Julian Assange I consider a hero, but in this case I think it missed the target.
Well, thank you for your time ... I think
WikiLeaks plays a role in resistance to tyranny, to defend our freedom against the states that hate our freedom. But if sufficient to maintain freedom, do not know. It is a very difficult challenge.
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