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by angersock 4098 days ago
I don't understand how anyone can wholeheartedly support a system that could help do so much damage to the world.

There are many who, whenever they pay taxes or vote in the US, ask themselves the same question.

1 comments

Voting is not a fair analogy at all, because if you think both the main candidates are bad, you can always vote for a minor party! Sure, they almost certainly won't win, but you're sure as heck not making the situation any worse! Or in other words, there is absolutely no obligation for you to support "the system".

I see your point about taxes. However, as the old saying goes, two wrongs do not make a right. Whilst a file sharing system like Darkleaks may have some great potential, I think it is morally wrong to actively promote its use for such things as leaking celebrity sex tapes, and compromising national security.