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Releasing classified info to the public domain is exactly the same thing. You think foreign governments didn't read it? What has he given Russia in return for asylum?
This goes well beyond "whistle blowing". Well beyond.
James Clapper lied under oath. The only way to expose that lie was to release the information.
Snowden may have thought he was doing the right thing in a more universal sense, but I doubt he had a love of America at heart. Ergo, he is more of a traitor/spy than a whistleblower or American hero. I mean, as a general concept, corrupt, lawbreaking leaders should be called out on it, and it's a patriotic thing to do. But if it's reasonably foreseeable that your actions could put your own countrymen in greater harm, then you're a traitor, and there's no way around it.
Snowden may have thought he was doing the right thing in a more universal sense, but I doubt he had a love of America at heart. Ergo, he is more of a traitor/spy than a whistleblower or American hero. I mean, as a general concept, corrupt, lawbreaking leaders should be called out on it, and it's a patriotic thing to do. But if it's reasonably foreseeable that your actions could put your own countrymen in greater harm, then you're a traitor, and there's no way around it.
Nobody was put in danger quite unlike Hillary's emails.
He's a traitor to this country and I hope he enjoys living out his days in Russia once he is forgotten about and no longer relevant in a few years. I'm sure that will be a great life.
Snowden broke laws and, more importantly, compromised the security of our nation. He doesn't deserve a pardon.
The porous borders being left open compromise our national security more than Snowden could in hundred years of leaking out information most who pay close attention already knew/know. Snowden hasn't told us much anyone with a little common sense doesn't already understand.
Funny thing how worried they seem to be about whistleblowers ala internal security - but external security measures are nearly nonexistent.
The question is should Obama Pardon Edward Snowden.
"Edward snowden" is controlled opposition!! (To release stuff they wouldnt do otherwise)
I doubt his name is really Edward snowen!!
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