Yes, sir, the “good faith” test has been very dangerous, but the “reasonable belief” test is actually a universally accepted, legitimate merits test for whether a whistle-blowing disclosure deserves to be protected. The elements for it have generally been that you genuinely believe the issues you're raising, and that peers who have similar knowledge and experience could agree with you—not that they have to. Basically, your views would have legitimacy within the community of professionals or colleagues you work with.
