[Androcles]

Not the issue. If he gave up his source he would NEVER work in journalism again. NEVER!

Rightly so. No journalist who betrays their sources should be trusted.

[Shermy]

"No journalist who betrays their sources should be trusted."

Yeah, and how about Novak's argument? The CIA official who confirmed asked him not to reveal the agents name, but because the official didn't say her life would be at harm Novak went ahead anyway. Swell.

[cyncooper]

No journalist who betrays their sources should be trusted.

I'm sure that's so, but if the sources are purveying disinformation or worse, we the public have a right to know.