Ethical Dilemma in Snowden's Whistleblowing Case

Case Study

Based on Case study
Ans1.)
Rules and regulation is considered as value in conflict in this case. This person released
confidential government documents to the press about existence of government surveillance
programs. Snowden broke the law and he caused harm to their national security that was the
serious problem and might be affected the human being life. This is important for each individual
to have good understanding about national security and maintain it properly by taking right
action. His action brings benefits of making accountable a person and following the all laws
which are important to follow.
Ans 2.)
Yes, Snowden's actions were ethically justified for his “Whistleblowing” by defining that
it was his duty that “to inform the public as to that which is done in their names and what is done
against them.” According to U.S. Government, actions of Snowden violated the Espionage Act
of 1917. As laws and regulations are important which is required to be followed by each
individual, in case of not following then it will be consider as violation. In the given case, many
agreed with Snowden as many this person has violated the regulations which was not loyalty
oath but it was an contract, and less important than social contract a democracy has with
citizenry.
Ans 3.)
If I were in the position of Snowden's then I surely keep safe and secure all information
that are important for the nation. After broke the law, there is moral obligation can be occurred
which requires to be resolved. This person has done the crime as violation of Espionage Act that
means leak of state secrets as an act of treason. Whenever any laws and legislation has been
formulated by government then it become important for all to follow and if any one ignore this
law then it would be punished. Thus, I will follow the laws and take the all legal actions
properly.
Ans 4.)
No, I would not change the position after knowing that Snowden's leak would lead to loss
of life between CIA operatives. Information leak can be serious issues for human being lives
where I need to take care each task and action so I will focuses on change which are require to
introduce and attaining the benefits. The U.S. Government allowed this person to achieve a