The Whistleblower

June 19, 2009.
The fact, that the US allowed Pakistan to acquire n-technology and manufacture nuclear weapons without informing Congress, is an issue before a Congressional panel, makes one wonder how does it help questioning the whys and wherefores unless there's a remedy. But there is no going back.
Since then the US has had to contend with Iran and North Korea. Pongyang is going ahead with its missile testing, challenging anyone who dares to interfere. Libya's Muammar al-Gaddafi has in recent years changed tact, I guess, much to the relief of Europe and America. Iraq has, however, suffered a great deal following the search for the non-existent WMDs. The big worry in the subcontinent is Pakistan's weapons falling into the wrong hands.
The shocking part is that the whistleblower, Richard Barlow, was fired and has been living in a trailer. The Congressional panel examining the issue was told by Daniella Brian, executive director, Project On Government Oversight (POGO) that Barlow is now destitute and living in a trailer. He was fired when he attempted to reveal what was happening.