In Kevin Poulsen’s article “Aaron Swartz, Coder and Activist, Dead at 26” (2013) he clearly agrees with Swartz’ colleagues and friends with whom blamed Swartz death on the government persecuting him. However Poulsen also shows his audience how Swartz was not only a voice but an activist by presenting the general public with free articles and information. Throughout his article Poulsen supports his respect for Swartz’s work by explaining what it was he did. Poulsen also addressed the fact that MIT and the government seemed to attack him and that led to his death. This article was intended for all individuals that use the internet. Due to Swartz’s work a college student may now be able to access the research that will help him write a paper. Poulsen’s purpose was to give some reasoning behind Swartz death and honoring him by explaining what he did for his generation and the future generations to come. Aaron Swartz’s death will not be in vein because he is honored every day by individuals who use the articles that he made public.
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