Whistleblowers

Zealand (aka. The Five Eyes) that have continually violated privacy rights without due process and Constitutional oversight. Assange also defines the end of the era of Internet privacy for civilian Internet users, which vindicates Assange and other whistleblowers, such as Edward Snowden, in the revelations of secret U.S. documents that reveal mass-spying operations by the NSA and other data collecting agencies.…

Privacy is considered to be an important value because it protects personal information from the public's perusal. People’s uniqueness derive from their personal judgement and belief towards others. Although everyone’s differing viewpoints can contribute a greater alternative to society, it is not always the case. Since people's’ minds are so different from one another, there is bound to be disagreements. A great example of this is homosexuality. For centuries, homosexulaity is seen to be some…

In recent discussions of Edward Snowden, a controversial issue has been whether he was wrong for leaking government information. On the one hand, some argue that he is an American hero. From this perspective, it is a good thing that he exposed the inappropriate surveillance tactics of the American government. On the other hand, however, others argue that he is a traitor. From this perspective, he betrayed his country by leaking information to other countries. In the words of President…

of mass surveillance has evolved from a figment of dystopian literature into a tangible reality. Ever since that original exposé in the Guardian, the debate over the whether or not Snowden was justified has been divisive. Some hail Snowden as a whistleblower, a hero who uprooted his own life in order to reveal necessary information into the public domain. Others denounce him as an arrogant, attention-seeking traitor, who compromised the security of his own country for personal attention and…

1. Based on the situation, Dill should be the winner of the case. The fact that Dill lent his house to Angus means Angus should be taking care of the house, not Dill. The tornado can be foreseeable and preventable if Angus reads the news and alert his family to move out of the house. Dill should not be charged with anything since it was out of Angus work hours when the incident happened. 2. Adams can recover from the claim on a public law, since Cochran illegally using uninspected stickers for…

Public opinion of the news media has shown that the public not only distrusts the media but also believes that the media is biased. In the 2016 Pew Research survey, there was nearly 75% of the population viewed the media as being biased towards one political party or the other. (Mitchell, et al. 10). This is a strong force of people that believe that there is a hidden agenda amongst the media, which is driving the mistrust of the public. While this is the case, many still believe that sources…

Analyzing Business Law Concepts Through Matilda's Father's Actions When I heard in class about this opportunity for extra credit, the movie Matilda jumped to my mind. It was one of my favorite movies growing up and holds so much nostalgia for me now. The movie, Matilda, is a story about a genius, young girl who has the power of telekinesis. Unfortunately, Matilda is constantly overlooked and bullied by her family. Her father, Harry, is a used car salesman who prides himself on his tact in…

In week 3, we read a blog article that was published by The Logic of Science from August 2016, called “Are scientists arrogant, close-minded, and dismissive?” This article discusses the occurrence of complaints filed against scientists, and provides logical and rational objections to those claims. It is interesting to note that the author does not identify himself due to the endless assaults toward the provided information in the blog, but strives to teach critical thinking skills to defend…

It is well known that John Locke, a famed sculptor of modern American government, was a vehement proponent of representative democracy. But what may go unnoticed is his unequivocal affirmation that when government fails to promote the general will, it is the obligation of the people to resist. Still, many modern scholars caution against civil disobedience of laws, asserting that there are more effective means through which change can be enacted. But in spite of their arguments, peaceful…

and the communities they reside in. Important component’s of CSR: Whistleblower: Individuals take risks on behalf of whole communities and challenges the operations of organizations that fails to bring the transparency in the system and continue their business while compromising with the environmental factors. We can say whistle blowing is a transparency tool very necessary to support the CSR, and protected by law the whistleblower can alone fight with the corrupt system (Vandekerckhove, 2004). …