If we have a problem with the outing of conservatives, then we should also have a problem with the outing of liberals. People are free to do what they want with their lives. That doesn't make it right, but that is the way it works in this country.
Gum
Moyers WAS the Government at the time. Imagine if it had been a Nixon aid who directed the FBI to investigate an opposing candidate's campaign staff... why that would be a scandal in need of numerous deep throats.
It was Moyers doing the outing. His attempt to smear the Goldwater campaign is a valid issue in view of his claim to be a 'journalist'.