[MargaretR]

Governments can be super devious and devise the leaking of info by whistleblowers directed to do so. When this happens it is very difficult to comprehend why, but eventually you can see the reasons ...after time.

So there is no good reason to be convinced by anything you are told - by governments and 'whistleblowers' both.

One decision I have arrived at is -
All governments lie to and deceive their populations. When they want to restrict your civil liberties they need to convince you it is neccessary so that you will complacently accept the restrictions. Their biggest fear is revolution and rioting - gaining your approval by propaganda is easier/less expensive.