Whistle-Blowers

What is a whistleblower? The dictionary defines a whistleblower as one who reveals wrongdoing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority. Whistleblowers are often misjudged. People view them as traitors when all they really want is to fix the problem or the injustice. Seemingly, a whistleblower tends to be the kind of person who has to do the right thing, which is telling the truth. Many whistleblowers did not set out to risk their lives. They know the telling truth will have consequences. They must first investigate and collect enough evidence before deciding to blow the whistle. The act of investigating, analyzing, and considering solutions is the activity of critical thinking. Therefore, whistleblowing, is an act representative of critical thinkers.…