WikiLeaks has recently released a large amount of classified U.S documents, which much to the embarrassment of the White House, continues to be a hot topic in major media such as the New York Times. People are wondering why the White House is at a complete loss as to how to deal with Julian Assange and the New York Times. Amazon has recently shut down WikiLeaks server which has become a sensitive topic in the realm of business ethics. Phoenix Net (ifeng.com) recently asked its internet users about WikiLeaks and the classified documents of the U.S government; the investigation yielded the following findings:
1) Do you think Assange is a hero or a villain? | |||
1. Hero; he is a defender of the public’s interest. | 14123 votes | 91.3% | |
2. Villain; his actions have violated American law and have been detrimental to the country’s interests. | 328 votes | 2.1% | |
3. Can not say for sure. | 1011 votes | 6.5% | |
2) What do you think of the New York Times and other media outlets publishing the documents leaked by WikiLeaks? | |||
1. I support this; that’s the job of the media, to spread decrypted information. | 13737 votes | 88.8% | |
2. Disapprove; the traditional media gives up too much sensitive material when they announce content. | 1405 votes | 9.1% | |
3. Object; the information damages national interests. | 319 votes | 2.1% | |
3) What do you think of Amazon removing the WikiLeaks server? | |||
1. Against it; Amazon has put its commercial interests above its strength of character. | 7826 votes | 50.6% | |
2. Helpless; the pressure from the U.S government was too great for Amazon. | 6929 votes | 44.8% | |
3. Normal; WikiLeaks went against the relevant provisions of Amazon. | 707 votes | 4.6% | |
4) What impact do you think WikiLeaks will have on the image of the U.S in terms of international politics? | |||
1. Seriously affected the United States’ international image, maybe even causing causalities. | 6046 votes | 39.1% | |
2. It will have some impact but will not have serious consequences. | 8553 votes | 55.3% | |
3. It will not be affected. | 863 votes | 5.6% |
Source: ifeng.com
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