Being a whistleblower is not an easy task. Look at
Julian Assange and others. Look at Brittany Higgins.
And look at many survivors of child sexual abuse.
Raising concerns within a setting is always a very
sensitive issue especially within a large and powerful
organisation and against influential and powerful people.

It may result in victimisation from them and others,
including even our legal system. However when you see
things being done that are wrong being committed to
doing the right thing outweighs the risks involved.
Especially in the case where children and young people
are involved.

Still, I dare say that many people would either resign or
keep quiet. Few are brave enough to speak up. I worked with
a whistleblower - who lost their job and it took over a
decade for that person to be able to find employment
elsewhere. Their reputation was in tatters.

"Don't rock the boat," seems to be the general attitude for
most people. Either that or leave with your reputation in
tact.

That's why whistleblowers should be supported by
us as much as possible. It takes courage to speak
out. And it deserves our support.

This preamble is almost totally divorced from the heading.

Either change the heading or change the content. Fail.

Yuyutsu

Prominent to the meaning would be a time to cease perpetual wars. Not bloody likely.

Not likely since wars are invariably fraught for gain. Greed.

IE: a time to cease the advantages of greed. Not bloody likely.

Since greed and advantage are behind all States of political systems.

OK, so let us all get behind this authors theory that a one world order will dilute greed and eventuate a peaceful world. Not bloody likely, since the greediest of the greedy will usurp the power of such a altruistic peace loving organisational system for their particular greedy personal gains.

Have we learned nothing from the self interested greed of the many Crusades, over their time period. Very altruistic they were. What better cause than the advance of the Christian hordes advancing the cause of the Catholics; with a side dish of plunder and mayhem along the way.
Another lesser Kingdom and it’s booty there; a few extra slaves captured as a bonus, to be sold on the slave markets.

Why is that any different to the totally discredited UN?

A better Biblical quote would be: “Nothing new under the sun”, Ecclesiastes 1.
you must agree!

There is totally no hope for a world without wars. Why are people so stupid and self deluded to believe otherwise?

Hi Foxy

I agree, while there is value in spelling out the moral logic behind whistle-blowing, it is at least as important to address the reasons why many people fail to do it. Most of us know we should call out bad behaviour. But, as you point out, one of the main reasons people don’t is that the consequences are almost always negative in terms of job prospects, reputation, friendships and even liberty.

Other reasons are corporate culture, loyalty to an organisation or colleagues, wanting to fit in, and sometimes guilt by association.

So maybe a couple of additional sections may be helpful in Peter’s book.

One would be measures that can be taken to make it less damaging to blow the whistle. Especially in government organisations, this could take the form of whistle-blower protection legislation and policies, along with measures to encourage and reward the reporting of wrongdoing.

Another might be advice on how to go about whistle-blowing in ways that are least likely to have negative consequences, and most likely to effect change. I once called out bullying behaviour by the boss of an organisation I worked for and suffered a career deep-freeze as a result. Needless to say, the bullying didn’t stop. In hindsight, I could have handled the issue better and more effectively.

Some people can't distinguish between whistle blowers & crap stirrers !