Cobber321, the gruesome hypothetical you described above in no way equates to that for Nova Peris - in terms of being of importance to the national interest there is no comparison.
That said, what is interesting is that even though our spy organisations were snooping on SBY we never learnt anything about the contents.
As an adult and a federal politician Nova Peris should be held to account for her performance. But unless her private behaviour is compromising or diminishing her function as a Senator it should remain just that. Yet the Murdoch media has chosen to publicly denigrate and humiliate her despite confirmation from Athletics Australia that Ato Boldon fulfilled the duties for which he paid:
