“I believe there's too little patience and context to many of the investigations I read or see on television.”
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Watergate provides a model case study of the interaction and powers of each of the branches of government. It also is a morality play with a sad and dramatic ending.
Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government.
A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.
The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon was too willing to use the power of government to settle scores and get even with enemies.
