The recent leak of Pentagon documents by National Guard Airman Jack Teixeira has brought about a heated debate on whether he should be considered a hero or a criminal. The documents revealed extensive American spying on American allies as well as important revelations about the war in Ukraine. While authorities have arrested Teixeira, 21, and his motives remain unclear, many believe that he was performing a public service by making the information public. Citizens in a democracy should be able to make informed decisions about their country's foreign policy, especially in the context of a potentially catastrophic conflict between the United States and Russia. While some argue that the lives of intelligence sources will be put in danger by the leak, others believe that the principle of transparency and accountability outweighs those concerns. The debate raises the question of whether or not the government is too secretive, and whether whistleblowers like Teixeira should be protected or punished.