This is from Bill Moyers' Journal.
Overall, I find myself undecided about the whole issue of journalists testifying about their sources. This feature makes the same case that Judith Miller made for not wanting to reveal her source re: Valerie Plame.
I'm not sure how to judge this catch-22 -- I don't like the idea of journalists using the sacrosanct "anonymous source" to keep a lawbreaker from being held accountable, or for journalist's revealing their sources being the reason why whistleblowers stop talking.
But, one thing I am clear about: our "whistleblower protection" laws suck big time. Over and over again we hear stories of whistleblowers getting fired, and worse, for revealing the terrible things our government does.
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