Freedom and human rights in America are doomed

This is about four days old, but those studying International and Public Affairs at the University of Columbia were told to shut  up about Wikileaks or forget a job with the Federal government.

Yes, I paraphrase.

"[The alumnus] recommends that you DO NOT post links to these documents nor make comments on social media sites such as Facebook or through Twitter," said the e-mail. "Engaging in these activities would call into question your ability to deal with confidential information, which is part of most positions with the federal government."

The university later retracted this in a statement from SIPA Dean John H. Coatsworth:

"Freedom of information and expression is a core value of our institution," he said. "Thus, SIPA's position is that their students have a right to discuss and debate any information in the public arena that they deem relevant to their studies or their roles as global citizens, and to do so without fear of adverse consequences. The WikiLeaks documents are accessible to SIPA students (and everyone else) from a wide variety of respected sources, as are multiple means of discussion and debate both in and outside of the classroom." 

The Library of Congress has blocked Wikileaks and here is their explanation why.

This is the official stance of the U.S. government on Wikileaks:

"Wikileaks’ illegal, outrageous, and reckless acts have compromised our national security and put lives at risk around the world. No responsible company – whether American or foreign – should assist Wikileaks in its efforts to disseminate these stolen materials." 

Looking into the frozen eyes of Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Joe Lieberman is like looking into the pits of evil. 

Think I'm being dramatic? Read this press release. It explains why the senator has introduced anti Wikileaks legislation. Choice quotes include:

Julian Assange and his cronies, in their effort to hinder our war efforts, are creating a hit list for our enemies by publishing the names of our human intelligence sources.

WikiLeaks is not a whistleblower website and Assange is not a journalist.

Lieberman, you're just pissed off because Wikileaks has shown that your government's "war efforts" are disgusting, needless and costly. You rant on about how Wikileaks has put American lives in danger. Your government has killed its own people. You have killed thousands upon thousands of innocent civilians using murderous polices and horrifying weaponry.

The U.S. government is fulfilling Osama bin Laden's prophecy: "I tell you, freedom and human rights in America are doomed.... The U.S. government will lead the American people into an unbearable hell and a choking life."

Go the the website for the U.S. government and see everything they have to say about Wikleaks.