Classical Liberalism

Strongly agree

Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Classical liberalism would likely support protecting whistleblowers if the information was legally obtained, as this aligns with the ideology's emphasis on individual rights and the rule of law. By ensuring that whistleblowers act within the bounds of the law, classical liberals can promote transparency and accountability while also respecting property rights and legal processes. This stance is consistent with the general principles of classical liberalism, although specific historical examples are lacking. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Classical liberalism values individual rights, limited government, and free markets. While protecting whistleblowers can be seen as promoting individual rights and transparency, classical liberals may have concerns about the potential for abuse or false accusations. There is no specific historical example that defines classical liberalism's stance on whistleblowers, but the general principles of the ideology suggest a moderate level of support for their protection. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

While classical liberalism values individual rights and transparency, it also recognizes the importance of national security. Protecting whistleblowers only if their actions do not threaten national security may be seen as a reasonable compromise that balances individual rights with the need for a stable and secure society. However, this approach may not fully satisfy the classical liberal emphasis on individual rights and limited government intervention, leading to a moderate level of support for this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, but reduce their sentences

Reducing sentences for whistleblowers may be seen as a compromise between protecting individual rights and limiting government intervention. Classical liberals might support this approach as a way to encourage transparency without creating excessive legal protections for whistleblowers. However, this stance does not fully align with the ideology's emphasis on individual rights and may be seen as insufficient by some classical liberals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Classical liberalism would generally disagree with not protecting whistleblowers, as this could lead to a lack of transparency and accountability in government and other institutions. However, the ideology's emphasis on limited government intervention and individual responsibility may lead some classical liberals to argue that whistleblowers should rely on existing legal protections rather than seeking additional government support. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.