Deep Throat Revealed?

W. Mark Felt has now claimed that he is the infamous "Deep Throat" source from the Washington Post's investigation into Watergate and since CNN has latched onto this story like a leech, I thought I'd have some input, however few people will ever actually see it. I hope it's Felt. He's been suggested as the leading candidate by Slate's Timothy Noah and would have been privy to the information that was gained as the second-in-command in the FBI. He's 91 now, which has caused some to claim that he's just confused as he does have a history with dementia, but this is to avoid the important issue. Not "who was Deep Throat", but "why was he such a mythical figure". It's not as though he gave original information (rather confirming that was already obtained) and represents the most incredibly solid display of journalistic integrity to sources. While his job security has been given as the reason he originally wished to remain anonymous, Felt has claimed he did not want to bring dishonor to his family and those that deny being Deep Throat often cite patriotism and loyality to the president. This is the most confused and offensive excuse that I've ever heard. The American public deserved to know that their president was actually involved in illegal behavior (no, Clinton does not count. Marital infidelity is not a legal offense and is a private matter. He should have been, and was, impeached on committing perjury, but committing perjury on a private matter as compared to one of something which actually affects the lives of Americans, such as watergate, is so minor as not to be newsworthy.) Nixon's actions led to a generation defined by political cynicism and mistrust that carries through to today's political blogs. Deep Throat's work to uncover wrongdoing and to say from a completely nonpartisan standpoint that what Nixon was doing was wrong is honorable. Deep Throat, as it were, is an important historical figure not only because of the journalistic devotion that his identity represents, but also for acting as a whistleblower. He is not to be blamed for the cynicism following Watergate, that's the arena of those that committed the crimes.