Daniel Ellsberg's message to whistleblowers

Legendary Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg died Friday, and as we remember his life and legacy, we revisit his message for other government insiders who are considering becoming whistleblowers: “Don’t do what I did. Don’t wait ’til the bombs are actually falling or thousands more have died.”

[richardhicks]

Our whistleblowers are being threatened and that needs to stop.

[terriem]

He helped end the Viet Nam war. He was a hero. My Dad, a 26 year retired Marine, shook his hand.

[robmangeri]

“A war’s worth of lives”. That is a VERY heavy statement.

[jackwaycombe]

I can't ever forget Carl Sagan's lesson about two men standing in a pool of gasoline, arguing about who owns the most matches...

[peterk]

The government treated him like a criminal. He was a Patriot.
RIP, Sir.

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Rest in peace, Daniel Ellsberg (1931-2023).

[tinastralka]

My whole life i questioned and fought for truth. I was mocked not given raises but the peace i have . ALWAYS SPEAK UP!!! SPEAK TRUTH BOLDLY!! NO MATTER WHAT

[BudandBloomWithBlossom]

Snowden and Assange are paying heavy costs. They are heroes.

[markmaurer]

when knowledge is duty, ignorance is treason. here's to a patriot

[edwardbolton]

The whistleblowers are true heroes. May God protect them

[Sunnahiman]

May God blessings be with this man and all truth teller. African American woman 50s generation.

[uglyboy]

He may be American, but he isalso a hero of humanity. We either stop the madness, or put our head between our legs and kiss our ass goodbye.

[ChillStatusTwo]

He saved a lot of lives. God bless him, he made a sacrifice that cost him dearly.

[bbb]

Years ago, a hiker on the Appalachian trail befriended another hiker to his camp and fire. The weary hiker accepted. Their conversations wandered to a hypothetical question by the guest about the ethics of revealing a secret and that guest accepted a heartfelt answer about doing the right thing and left in the morning. The guest was Daniel Elsberg.

[kalyhelms]

We need more people just like you in this world. If we had those the world would be different may God bless you in every way.

[johnsheppard]

Truth is not dangerous. Its never dangerous. The people who want the truth hidden might be dangerous, but that doesn't mean the truth will kill anyone. People will kill. When you confuse the two, you end up placing the blame for violence on victims who speak up.

[sbkenn]

Integrity is doing what is right, even though it is likely to harm you.

[kathleennorton]

Many are being blackmailed, threatened (they and / or loved ones), or bribed.
They must come forward and tell the truth. Pray they do.

[rickstevens]

Glad he never regretted his actions...real American hero..

[SierraMWymer]

God bless this man. Listen up people! Hear hear!!👏🏻