[WikiEN-l] Classified information in Wikipedia

Fri Apr 1 18:44:41 UTC 2005

Matt R wrote:

>--- Fred Bauder <fredbaud at ctelco.net> wrote (snipped):
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>>...I think classified weapons information should not be
>>published by any responsible person. The reason for this is the harm which
>>can result...
>>
>>For example, while I see no problem with extensive material regarding
>>Israel's successful effort to develop nuclear weapons, I would oppose
>>publishing the precise details regarding a specific weapon. While we are far
>>from the jurisdiction of Israel, some things are just wrong and dumb.
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>My view is that what people do with the information we provide in Wikipedia is
>not our moral responsibility. If there are no legal problems, I would support
>the inclusion of any verifiable, on-topic and noteworthy information.
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Omitting material because it harms the interests of a particular nation 
means taking a political stand, and that would be contrary to NPOV.

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