Wikileaks and Democracy

Sometimes I wonder why do diplomats like to discuss behind door and keep secret from the public. In an democratic country it might deviate the purpose of democracy. It is true not everything can be said to the general public but can they at least let us know what has been the discussion if not the outcome. I was both thrilled and shocked to read the Wikileaks which made the world sharpen its ears. Nearly quarter of a million US diplomatic cables were leaked as you know very well. These cables did throw some light on as to how diplomats discuss the matters secretly. It is appalling to know the facts and figures from Wikileaks. I almost thought there is going to be a third world war because of the secret cables which affected the diplomatic relationship between countries. It is now swept under the carpet because the website has been blocked.

Last week the Westminster crown court granted him bail. As the hearing was taking place in the court, Julian Assange had hundreds of supports including Jemima Khan. Jemima Khan was the key celebrity who helped him financially to get the bail. It was a dramatic scenario at London, when Swedish government wanted to appeal the   the government to extradite him for alleged sexual assault. But after long formalities of the Justice system, he was released on bail. He expressed his gratitude to all his supporters and the police for he said, 'it is remarkable to know about the British justice system, if not justice at least it is not dead.' He looked calm and serene when he was escorted by the police to the house he was going to live. He is banned from leaving the country and he has some formalities of the justice system. 

I am sure Julian Assagne is an excellent computer genius. His expertise in downloading these secret diplomatic cables is absolutely commendable. I am not saying whether it was good or not. But  I think we have a mixed feeling and a sense of confusion. Wikileaks made me aware that there are many secret things being discussed behind closed door. It is sad I cannot access the website now. I am sure its been blocked since there were more and more cables being released. 

Why does the Swedish government want Julian Assange? Is it really for the alleged sexual assault or in support of the US to silence him further? I think US government want him for leaking the cables. But why does America stand on its toes when their dirty linen is being washed in public? I think for many Julian Assange is Hero who dared to put the cables online. I think there should not be any secrets between the diplomats and public for diplomats are the representatives of the public. If they hide matters of concern from the general public, then democratic system fails to some extent.