OH YEAH?

Here's the AFP report:

WikiLeaks document release endangers Afghan lives: US
Jul 28 01:28 PM US/Eastern
AFP

Informants whose names appear in the documents posted on the whistleblower site WikiLeaks have reason to fear for their lives, a Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday.

At least one person who named appeared in the documents has already complained to US officials in Afghanistan, said Colonel David Lapan.

"Anyone whose name appears in those documents is potentially at risk," he said.

"It could compromise their position, it could be a threat on their life, and it could have an impact on their future conduct," Lapan said, referring to fears the massive leak could dry up intelligence sources.

One, endangering lives hasn't been a U.S. priority in Afghanistan until recently, so the concern seems a little opportunistic.

Second, What is the price of knowledge? Is it worth having a few people lose their lives so 100s of millions can learn the truth about Afghanistan? I think it does.