Mandating Madness: The U.S. Military’s Avoidance Strategy to Silence Whistleblowers

When Lt. Macie blew the whistle to bring attention to disturbing health trends in the military he expected action and instead he got investigated.

Humans often shy away from confronting unsettling truths about themselves or their surroundings. This behavior can be likened to an alcoholic in denial, a spouse oblivious to their partner's infidelity, or a mother unaware of harm being done to their child via their decisions. 

For the average person, this denial is not just an individual act but is deep…