The document discusses Jeffrey Wigand's decision to blow the whistle on Brown and Williamson tobacco company. Wigand risked his lucrative salary, benefits, and family's well-being by testifying about the company's practices. The document argues Wigand made the right choice, despite severe consequences, because keeping such important health information secret would go against his morals. It also notes that powerful leaders will often attack threats to protect their status, as the tobacco executives did to Wigand. In conclusion, the author believes they would have made the same decision as Wigand to reveal the truth about the harmful additives in cigarettes.