Is Wikileaks right?

In light of Wikileaks, I say this:

We as a nation of individuals deserve to know the truth, and demand transparency, but at what cost?

I think at the risk of damaging relationships between diplomats and the countries they service, leaders and their PERSONAL opinions being aired, state secrets being revealed, intelligence gatherers risking their lives to get such information, I think it is too high of a cost.

There is a reason why such things are state secrets, why personal opinions should be held as confidential information, and why certain things should never be aired in public view. Wikileaks undermines trust, credibility and relationships. It's ridiculous that one should seek transparency at the cost of such things.

Yes, the truth shall set us free. However, there are certain things best left unsaid, or better yet, kept secret. In this case, it is an excellent example how ignorance is bliss.

The fact that servers, PayPal, DNS sites, governments, etc., are cutting off this organization is a message, loud and clear, that such sharing of information is dangerous and irresponsible. Just like those who demand accountability, Wikileaks should be held accountable for their actions. Let's emphasise how it endangers relationships, people, and governments by such reckless divulging of information. It's like telling a husband telling his wife that he has a life altering secret. It is definitely something one doesn't discuss unless needed.

After the smoke has cleared, perhaps this will do the world some good. But the cynical part of me thinks that it won't solve the problems the world is currently trying to solve, rather, it will make matters worse because of the air of mistrust will be so severe, it will take years to undo the damage this has caused.