Whistle blower

The argument against whistle blowers is usually stated as what if they reveal secrets that cause death and destruction. This brings up the question of what causes the most harm. The answer is to follow the method used in ordinary criminal cases. The laws are designed to go overboard to keep from sending an innocent person to prison which often allows the guilty to go free. This is the solution agreed to in an imperfect world. The same approach should be used for whistle blowers. The benefit of the doubt should go to the whistle blower.