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"A hero acts without consequences". Tell me how a guy who first works for the NSA (and somehow isn't sure of what they do exactly), steals information, breaks the law and his contract completely and then gives it over to the media (of whom only really care about ratings), and then runs away to hide in a country with the absolute opposite culture of what he claims he is protecting, is somehow anything remotely akin to hero??
Oh, and all the while endangering the lives and security of Americans. What a tool.
I don't agree with the facts you suggest. Every American and the world now knows about the secret spying. Few did before. He was unable to leave Russia as the US suspended his passport. He says that he felt that he had to reveal the issue as a matter of conscience and to alert the people what was happening. In doing so he risked his life and his future.
Sounds a hero to me. But hey, I remember what America is supposed to be ...ya know right...?
Land of the Free Home of the brave. He set people free from a deception and did so with bravery. Sounds like a regular guy to me.
There are distinct opinions. If you are comfortable with the government having the ability to go through your life arrest you without charge and imprison you without trial you should see Snowden as a villain. Granted the chances of that happening are slim, however, many people feel they are not. If you feel that the countless million secrets are important for the functioning of the society in the world we live in then so be it. Many agree. However, we know for sure that absolute power corrupts absolutely. If you have any doubts ask any number of leaders in the "free" world who were wiretapped and spied on. See what they think. While it's easier to dismiss Snowden as a "douche" your word...instead of actually thinking what he did (in my opinion) catch the NSA in a criminal conspiracy.
However it plays out, his actions have changed the country and the laws. His impact now and in the future will be significant. I don't know about you, but I would not be as poised as he was if the NSA and governments around the world were after me...you?
I don't agree with the facts you suggest. Every American and the world now knows about the secret spying. Few did before. He was unable to leave Russia as the US suspended his passport. He says that he felt that he had to reveal the issue as a matter of conscience and to alert the people what was happening. In doing so he risked his life and his future.
Sounds a hero to me. But hey, I remember what America is supposed to be ...ya know right...?
Land of the Free Home of the brave. He set people free from a deception and did so with bravery. Sounds like a regular guy to me.
When you know what really happened to NSA whistleblower William Binney it becomes painfully clear that Edward Snowden had no choice but to do what he did.
When you know what really happened to NSA whistleblower William Binney it becomes painfully clear that Edward Snowden had no choice but to do what he did.
"A hero acts without consequences". Tell me how a guy who first works for the NSA (and somehow isn't sure of what they do exactly), steals information, breaks the law and his contract completely and then gives it over to the media (of whom only really care about ratings), and then runs away to hide in a country with the absolute opposite culture of what he claims he is protecting, is somehow anything remotely akin to hero??
Oh, and all the while endangering the lives and security of Americans. What a tool.
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