While CNN heroes are truly remarkable people, that they would not select Julian Assange for the panel speaks louder than their TV channel ever can: CNN is but an extension of the US Gov and an active one at that in foreign policy.
Julian has reportedly been on the run living out of two suitcases one of which is his laptop, ever since his WikiLeaks first published the Afghan Tapes. Or was it even earlier?
For a man who has surrendered his life and money for the sake of the world having equitable and transparent governance, his scarifice ranks alongside that of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King in my book.
This New Year, I will spend one minute in contemplating this honourable, self-sacrificing sould and his behind-the-scenes team.
Julian, you are my hero.