In Defense of Leakers

11/23/2013

In this blog post, the author argues in defense of whistleblowers and leakers, specifically focusing on Edward Snowden's leak of classified NSA documents. The author contends that although government officials and intelligence agencies may label them as traitors, leakers play a vital role in exposing wrongdoing and holding those in power accountable. The post discusses historical examples of courageous whistleblowers and highlights the importance of transparency and public oversight in a democratic society. The author supports the idea that leakers serve as a necessary check on government power and argues against the overreaching secrecy of intelligence agencies.

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