“The government is after Assange because he’s telling the truth”

From WSWS:

Detroit autoworkers have issued statements opposing the ongoing persecution and threatened extradition of Julian Assange by the US government and its allies and calling for his freedom. Shawn said the “reason they are targeting” Assange is that “it’s not beneficial for them if this information gets out. A lot of people will know what’s happening and that will inspire change. They do not want change. Many people are unaware of what is happening now. The more people know just how bad things really are, the more they will want to act.” Todd, a 25-year-old worker, said, “They are afraid of the truth. People are being enlightened by what Assange has revealed.” Todd referred to the video published by WikiLeaks, entitled “Collateral murder,” showing a US helicopter shooting Iraqi journalists in 2007. “The war in Iraq was really about oil, money and control. That’s why they went after Gaddafi in 2011 as well.” Read the full report on the WSWS The Socialist Equality Party (Australia) has called a demonstration to defend Assange on June 17 in Sydney. Reply to this email with your messages of support! Organisations that endorse and intend to participate in the demonstration should inform the Socialist Equality Party (Australia) at sep@sep.org.au. Break the silence on the danger facing Julian Assange The International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) and the World Socialist Web Site are at the forefront of a global fight against concerted efforts by governments to eviscerate democratic rights, impose censorship on the Internet and prepare dictatorial forms of rule. In stark contrast to our stance, a host of organisations and individuals are assisting the drive to overturn democratic rights. One sharp indicator is their silence over the grave danger that faces WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange. >> Read the Statement by SEP (Australia) National Secretary James Cogan Other recent articles: The working class must mobilize to free Julian Assange! Journalists and academics expose UK’s criminal actions in the Middle East Oxford Union panel speaker Heather Marsh confirms debate was censored to protect CIA   Share Tweet Forward World Socialist Web Site | wsws.org Articles: Copyright © 2017 wsws.org, All rights reserved.