Probing.
Australia’s Labor Party sure does like to think ahead! Over 300 staffers officials have been asked to answer a 25-page survey about their sex lives, drug history and other private matters. Why? The party’s afraid of blackmailers. So, what happens if someone can be blackmailed? Good question. [SX News]
Blackmail only works if there is a secret. As soon as the potentially-embarrassing deed is out in the open, the potential for blackmail is gone. Airing the dirty laundry eliminates the problem.