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Whistleblowers are individuals who find the illegal or corrupt activities of the place of their employment of government deplorable and decide who to expose the misconduct, which may create a scandal. 

People face ethical dilemmas and resolve situations based on their ethical system. "Understanding and doing the right thing is not always easy, nor is it necessarily easy to determine what is right" (Pollock, 2019, p. 466). 

Edward Snowden is possibly one name that many people are familiar with not only in the United States, but around the world. Snowden came forward and told the world of the illegal activities committed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA). 

Consider: 

· Chapter 14 - ethical dilemmas for whistleblowers

· Some consider whistleblowers heroes, while others consider them traitors

· "Journalist Glenn Greenwald gives the inside story of Edward Snowden"

Using this information, discuss why some people believe Snowden is a hero, and others call him a traitor. Explain why a person may agree with Snowden's goals, but not approve of his actions. What ethical system do you feel relates to Snowden's actions?