The difference between a Snitch and a Whistleblower

Journalist: Who determines if Snowden is a snitch or a whistleblower?

CIA Correspondent: If he reveals classified intel against an individual he's a snitch; if against the government he's whistleblower.

Journalist: So it's really a question of semantics then.

CIA Correspondent: Not quite. Whistle blowers enjoy a privilege status from high-profile media coverage, legal trials, adoring supporters...

Journalist: And what do snitches get?

CIA Correspondent: Don't you know..? Snitches get stitches! Lol