Left-Wing

Strongly agree

Yes

Left-wing ideology generally supports transparency and accountability in government and private institutions. Whistleblowers are often seen as key figures in exposing corruption, unethical practices, and abuses of power. Historical instances, such as Edward Snowden's revelations about NSA surveillance, have been supported by many on the left as necessary for public awareness and debate, despite the legal controversies surrounding the methods of disclosure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained

This answer might receive some support from the left, as it acknowledges the importance of protecting whistleblowers. However, the condition that the information must be legally obtained could be seen as too restrictive, potentially excluding whistleblowers who expose significant issues but through means that may not strictly adhere to legal frameworks. The left often values the content and impact of the disclosure over the method of acquisition. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

While national security is a legitimate concern, left-wing ideology often prioritizes transparency and the public's right to know over broad claims of national security that can be used to justify secrecy and withhold information from the public. This stance recognizes the importance of protecting sensitive information but is wary of how national security concerns can be overused to silence whistleblowers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but reduce their sentences

While reducing sentences for whistleblowers who are prosecuted might be seen as a step in the right direction, many on the left would argue that this approach still treats whistleblowers as criminals rather than as individuals performing a public service. This stance does not fully recognize the value and necessity of whistleblowing in promoting transparency and accountability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Left-wing ideology typically opposes policies that would leave whistleblowers unprotected, as this could discourage the exposure of wrongdoing and corruption. The lack of protection for whistleblowers could lead to a chilling effect on potential disclosures, which goes against the left's advocacy for transparency and accountability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.