Dear Editor of New York Times
I am writing to you today to express my opinion about the new organization known as WikiLeaks. The website has had a lot of mixed reactions from public and political insurgents. WikiLeaks is known for releasing important classified documents from world governments to the public. I believe that the site should be taken down as it could pose a threat to national even global security. If the site were to have still been accessible then it would have been a major security threat because the information could be accessed by enemies of the country. Classified documents of world governments could provide terrorist intel to certain classified government plans. The creator of the website argued that the government should be open about their issues and policies, explaining that the site was created for that sole purpose. Although the creators point is valid, the website has been taken of the world wide web. In my opinion the website could have highlighted certain government weaknesses or information that could be used against them. Countries must now take extreme caution with their information, because if it does end up in the wrong hands the consequences could be devastating. The government did right to remove the website, but the placing of the creator in prison seems to still be a major talking point. The creators mother believes her son is not a criminal, and many people all over the world want his freedom. There are still many conflicting public and political opinions about the site but I believe that it will be resolved shortly.
Yours Sincerely
Christina Ricci
