Implementing such legal mechanisms would likely become problematic. Who decides what "unethical practices" are, and by extension, who chooses those that deserve protection versus those that are to be... moreImplementing such legal mechanisms would likely become problematic. Who decides what "unethical practices" are, and by extension, who chooses those that deserve protection versus those that are to be punished? Protecting whistleblowers would become a threat to our national security and would encourage certain individuals to divulge state secrets with a decreased threat of punishment. Overall, I think this idea is too subjective to be treated appropriately. Less
I think that a law that would protect whistleblowers would probably negate many of the rules that government employees are meant to follow in terms of security clearance procedure. This could pose a... moreI think that a law that would protect whistleblowers would probably negate many of the rules that government employees are meant to follow in terms of security clearance procedure. This could pose a danger to national security ultimately. Less
Though I think people should know to some extent what unethical practices the government is taking part in, this takes away the secretive and safe aspects of government procedures. It should be up to... moreThough I think people should know to some extent what unethical practices the government is taking part in, this takes away the secretive and safe aspects of government procedures. It should be up to the discretion of the government regarding the significance of the information. Less
There should be protections for illegal acts the government commits, however, ethics are determined by each individual, so allowing it based on an individual's ethical beliefs would enter dangerous... moreThere should be protections for illegal acts the government commits, however, ethics are determined by each individual, so allowing it based on an individual's ethical beliefs would enter dangerous territory. Essentially anyone could leak sensitive information and claim they thought the action was unethical. Less
I think there need to be some stricter measures to make sure that sensitive information are not released. However, I think it is also based on the individual and sometimes necessary to hold the... moreI think there need to be some stricter measures to make sure that sensitive information are not released. However, I think it is also based on the individual and sometimes necessary to hold the government accountable. Less
Yes, constituents deserve transparency in their government, and the more protections that are available for whistleblowers, the more this will be achieved.
How could one not think whistleblowers deserve additional protections? The recent case with Boeing demonstrates the value of whistleblowers- they deserve protection due to their service to the public.
Whistleblowers are necessary for exposing damaging and unethical tactics used by corporations and governments. Although it should be a given that they are protected from those they are trying to,... moreWhistleblowers are necessary for exposing damaging and unethical tactics used by corporations and governments. Although it should be a given that they are protected from those they are trying to expose, it seems unlikely that this protection can be meaningful simply using legal mechanisms. There may need to be more work down to protect whistleblowers and freedom of speech. Less
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