> It doesn't: there are multiple different programs for reporting perceived illegal activity. Snowden never availed himself of any of these, but instead committ

> It doesn't: there are multiple different programs for reporting perceived illegal activity. Snowden never availed himself of any of these, but instead committed espionage. These programs had been used by multiple people before, with no results. They are for show, so that people like you can point to them to show that there's "oversight". Whistleblowing of the type done by Snowden is a last resort when there is no other option. The options you speak of are not credible avenues for change.