> but I can't help but think that this all gets back to political affiliation: if you don't like the politics, then leak the information. This happens somewha

> but I can't help but think that this all gets back to political affiliation: if you don't like the politics, then leak the information. This happens somewhat, but I think you're overstating the case. I want bad _policies_ and bad _actions_ leaked. I want bastards abusing their position caught. I want bastards not abusing their position to be afraid of getting caught. Naturally what I think of as _bad_ depends on my politics. And naturally the policies and actions taken by those in power depend on their politics (though not all that much.) And naturally there is some bias in how I judge based on the politics of those in power. But I still want abuses leaked no matter whose watch they're under, because I want the abuses to stop. I want the public to be made aware of the consequences of war, both intended and non, as they need to be the ones judging if it is worth it.