[Theoria]

'The problem I have with this reporter is that he only became defiant when his family became targets.'

That's usually how it is for many folks. Let .gov continue do what it does. As long as 'it' keeps the 'bad' people in check, and leaves me alone. We all live on the .gov reservation now.

[Noumenon]

“The problem I have with this reporter is that he only became defiant when his family became targets.”

And therein lies the lesson. Make of it what you will.