I’m sure we have all heard of the recent leaking of the NSA
files and the ever growing saga of Edward Snowden. If you have been living
under a rock, or want to read some further details, this is a link to the
Australian ABC’s article.
What I would like to speak with you about is a person that
is supporting Edward Snowden in such a brave, courageous and selfless way. This
person is Sarah Harrison.
I have not made it a secret that I am a supporter of
Wikileaks (who Sarah is employed by), I think what they do for the world has
changed the scope and people’s perceptions of the bodies who govern our countries.
Even in saying that, if we took that statement out of the equation, Sarah’s
courage in an age where we seem to be more concerned about protecting our own interests
before others (a perception I don’t completely agree with, but it is a well
implied statement) is rather remarkable.
I’m not going to bore you with all the details, we can all
use Google, However I would like to share a few articles about Sarah with you.
Sarah embodies the spirit of people I admire. A major
influence in my life who has brought out a fighting cause in me is my
grandfather. He has been a major player in developing the Australian working
rights by being involved in many union demonstrations, if there is anything
that I have taken away from his story it is to fight for a cause you believe
in, which Sarah Harrison has done selflessly. She has left herself in exile, in
fear of returning to the UK, she has left her life, her family and her friends
behind to protect and support Edward Snowden. I am sure he will be forever grateful
for her, and dare I say it, I am too.
It is nice to see people still caring for causes they
believe in. Kudos to you Sarah.
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