README.txt

by Chelsea Manning

the classification system exists wholly in the interest of the U.S. government, so if it’s in the interest of public affairs to declassify something, we will. In other words, he seemed to say, the classification system doesn’t exist to keep secrets safe, it exists to control the media.

Trolling gives you a human connection. Even though it’s a negative response, it’s still a connection. You’re yelling angrily into the void, but instead of hearing an echo, someone yells back. It’s acknowledgment of your existence, your humanity.

“I’m sorry that my actions hurt people. I’m sorry that I hurt the United States. I look back at my decisions,” I said, facing Colonel Lind, “and wonder how on earth could I, a junior analyst, possibly believe I could change the world for the better over the decisions of those with the proper authority.”