via Julian Assange arrested in UK, charged by US over leaked govt secrets – Business Insider

Assange had the opportunity to be a hero, shining the bright light of justice onto dark secrets and promoting justice. Instead, perhaps drunk with his own power, he became a reactionary and destructive force with no apparent goals other than raising his own profile and power.

Whistleblowers? Yes, we need those to keep our government honest. Power hungry, spiteful demagogues? Those we could do without.