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In reply to the discussion: Why? Why would Anonymous release evidence against Rove? [View all]Zorra
(27,670 posts)The argument is this:
We don't trust the government to do the right thing because they have done basically nothing to address the problem of electronic voting, or public concerns about electronic voting. Having voting systems in place that can easily be manipulated, and with which there is no way to ensure accuracy, is only beneficial to the anti-democratic 1% who have majority control over our government.
You don't have to buy that; I don't know you, and for all I know, you'd like to see the folks who hacked out Rove prosecuted, or would like to see everyone who acts as Anonymous arrested and neutralized. After seeing so much hatred on this quote progressive website for wikileaks, Julian Assange, Bradley Manning, Occupy, and Anonymous, etc.,
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500690_162-4684431.html
I hate to be condescending, but you are not at risk here, and anyway, it does not really matter what you, or anyone else believes in this case, because it is what it is, and no identifiable individual is seeking reward or recognition, and unless your government does something about electronic voting, this scenario and debate will arise again in the future.
The founders of this country recognized that when authority becomes intrinsically corrupt, it becomes necessary for people to remedy the situation, by whatever means necessary.
It's much better to take care of these types of things non-violently, as simply as possible, don't you agree? No pain for the good guys; shock, anger, and loss to the bad guys.
Seriously, don't sweat it. Go Obama!