We‘ve already discussed why it makes sense for journalists to make a reasonable determination about whether or not leaked intelligence documents are newsworthy, but apparently some journalists feel differently about their own judgment. Chris Blackhurst, who until recently was the editor of The Independent (and is now „group content director“ — whatever that means) has published an absolutely incredible article that‘s basically a total and complete abdication of his role as a journalist stating directly: „If MI5 warns that this is not in the public interest who am I to disbelieve them?“