Protecting a Source

Source: I know who robbed the bank. It was the Bob the Bruiser.

Source: I know who robbed the bank. It was the bank president himself.

Source: I know who robbed the bank. It was me. I did it.

Source: I know who robbed the bank. It was me. And here's the money. Take half and spend it however you want.

You see. At some point it's no longer protecting a source. It's a criminal conspiracy.

Rove to Journalist: Plame is a US secret agent.
Journalist to world: Plame is a US secret agent.

Who really blew Plame's cover? They both did. It's criminal conspiracy.