'The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.'
~ Augustine of Hippo
Think about this;
IF there is a truth so earth-shattering that it will destroy the republic it begs the question should such a republic stand?
IF the truth is merely inconvenient and would merely throw the republic in turmoil and cause the loss of lives then it should be known in due time, once it's volatility has diminished.
To be a part of the 'burial' of truth is not a noble cause in my book.