[Qz]

The whole reason we even know about all this is because someone did have that courage.

[peterjancelis]

Yes, but do we really think that person will lead a long and untroubled life now?

[pbz]

And this summarizes everything that's wrong with the current ethos. We expect everything to be safe, and we expect everything to be easy. Nothing is above our comfort level and safety. Maybe the knife hasn't cut deep enough, or maybe we don't have the stamina to get off our couch. Either way, sad.

[e_w]

Isn't this exactly the reason why these companies, which are infinitely more influential than the person who leaked it, have a civic obligation to take a stand?

[einhverfr]

Which makes the action more heroic, even moreso in that they do not ask for fame in doing so.

What more can one ask for than for the opportunity to live life on one's own terms?