Does anyone else believe that Mark Felt's "coming out" needs to be greeted in a way which encourages and gives additional attention, legitimacy and support, when necessary, to whistleblowers?
We were as scared about the possible demise of democracy in 1974 as we are in 2005. Are we prepared to honor government officials and reporters who speak truth to power?
Do we dare hope there are reporters out there right now who are putting together the information needed to restore our national self-respect?
Are we using the internet as effectively as we might?
