Perhaps not Grampa Dave. Even the dumbest "journalist" has to have some sense of survival and until they know exactly where the law comes down on receiving confidential information, I doubt too many of them are willing to go out on a limb to protect a fellow "journalist". After all, how far out does the treason net go?
"After all, how far out does the treason net go?"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1619501/posts?page=30#30
Go to Ali's reply above to see how far this net may end up.
Having said that, a generic moaning and whining about attacking Whistle Blowers will be in full mantra before next week is over.