Similar to the issues presented with the Bill Cosby Rape allegations, the topic of discussion is sensitive and controversial. It involves the on going debate of whether it is morally correct to report the facts, based on the sensitivity of the issue. In the case of Edwards Snowden, I do think news organizations had a duty to publish information about the case. As news reporters they are obligated to the deliver news, especially if it impacts the greater population.

In The Holder of Secrets, Laura Poitras states, “…I think you just take this out altogether. The whole thing. It’s too identifying. I think, given the risk, we should be careful.” Similar to her statement made, many reporters may have felt that the information was too revealing and posed a threat. In situations like these you have to remain mutual and consider both parties.

Just because it is the NSA, does it make it acceptable to not reveal the information? No. The media could have reported the information in a way that wasn’t detrimental to the government or people of the United States. It is also important to remember that although journalists have certain restrictions they must abide by, at the end of the day they are also citizens of the United States.