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The Ethics of Whistleblowing and the Public Interest

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When Edward Snowden leaked classified NSA documents in 2013, he became a global symbol of whistleblowing, but opinion remains sharply divided: many see him as a hero exposing mass surveillance, while others condemn him as a traitor. This division highlights how ethical judgments about whistleblowing depend on whether one prioritizes public interest or institutional loyalty.

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Imagine you discover your company is dumping toxic waste into a river that supplies drinking water. Do you leak the information to the public and risk your job, or stay loyal? What makes the leak morally right or wrong?