Then perhaps he should become a martyr instead of a pariah. I certainly don't think that he can morally justify some of his Wikileaks actions and the resultant

Then perhaps he should become a martyr instead of a pariah. I certainly don't think that he can morally justify some of his Wikileaks actions and the resultant drama around it has completely ruined the cause. He has done more to harm the movement for greater transparency than anything else. There are people who quote him saying he doesn't mind the death of civilians as they are complicit due to their actions. This is the motivation used by terorrists.