This whole thing is a reminder that some lines are just too blurred for comfort. Thomas's decision not to publish those emails raises questions about the responsibility of journalists in balancing their relationships with sources against the public's right to know. On one hand, he was passing valuable info to a potentially powerful source. On the other, his association with Epstein has questionable history. It highlights how tricky it can be to prioritize what's best for the public vs. keeping friends or getting ahead in your career.
This whole thing is a reminder that some lines are just too blurred for comfort. Thomas's decision not to publish those emails raises questions about the responsibility of journalists in balancing their relationships with sources against the public's right to know. 
On one hand, he was passing valuable info to a potentially powerful source. On the other, his association with Epstein has questionable history. 
It highlights how tricky it can be to prioritize what's best for the public vs. keeping friends or getting ahead in your career.