题目选项分析

The First Amendment prevents the government from violating a person's right to free speech. But it does not protect government employees from disciplinary action for all statements they make in the course of their official duties. However, laws should protect them in cases in which employees bring to light information that advances the public interest in honest government and the rule of law.

Which of the following would provide the best example for the argument above?

【选项】An energy company's stock plunges after an employee publicizes its accounting records.