Jon writes:
Treason is treason. Not by design, but by simple reason.
Treason is doing something the government doesn't like. It originated with doing something the King didn't like, such as failing to take your hat off in his presence. Unfortunately, treason is one of the aspects of the feudal system that modern governments have decided to continue.
"Treason" often has little to do with what's bad for the nation.
My policy has always been to keep my own secrets. I don't tell you a secret and then blame you for leaking it.