The former, while illegal in some cases, can be very good. The possibility of the latter is frightening for future generations.
I'm not saying the latter is happening. Just something to note, as the latter would mark the beginning of a Praetorian Guard phase of the Republic.
What do you think about people who leak non-illegal but potentially embarrassing behavior to weaken an administration? They are not whistleblowers, obviously.
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