Isn't it rational to focus on outcomes. For the average citizen who doesn't work for the government or has a vested interest there is no context in which they w

Isn't it rational to focus on outcomes. For the average citizen who doesn't work for the government or has a vested interest there is no context in which they would not value more transparency, especially when the cost is borne almost exclusively by Assange, Snowden, Poitras and others. The constants attempts to belittle and discredit them without considering the overall outcomes seem motivated and desperate. Shutting down conversation by smug references to conspiracy theories is not as easy to do now. On the contrary it's the people who hang on desperately to the 'safety' of fantasy narratives and demand Snowden level sacrifice or signed confessions from authorities who seem out of touch and suspect. Illusions and delusions about fundamental principles and values lies in tatters. Its not as easy to trade in pretensions and present a holier than thou attitude while working the backroom. And for those interested its now possible to have a more informed perspective of our world. That's a huge contribution by wikileaks.