They are allegedly the defenders of freedom of expression and free press. But only when it is against their opponents not allies.
And this is the reason:
Secret U.S. diplomatic cables published by the WikiLeaks website reveal that most of the 200 U.S. tactical nuclear weapons based in Europe are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey.
NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu told VOA the leaking of any classified information, diplomatic or military, was "illegal, irresponsible and dangerous".
She declined to say anything further, saying that as a matter of policy NATO did not comment on classified information.
Everything is O.K. and legitimate when it works for American interests and allies are free for any act.
FAMOUS SHAMELESS AMERICAN DOUBLE STANDARDS.
