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> But he was on his way to Cuba, which would have been his choice. His destination was Ecuador. It's not like he had a lot of choices, or he didn't try other c
by Thrymr 11y ago
> But he was on his way to Cuba, which would have been his choice.
His destination was Ecuador. It's not like he had a lot of choices, or he didn't try other countries: https://edwardsnowden.com/asylum-requests https://edwardsnowden.com/asylum-requests
- strictnein 11y agoOkay, I was just going by this article, which just stated Cuba. Regardless, it'd be pretty easy for the US to put a boat off the coast of Ecuador and get out of there quickly. Different story with Moscow.
- fabulist 11y agoI don't think your assessment of the situation is correct. I doubt the logistical challenges involved of kidnapping Snowden would give the US military and intelligence communities much pause if he were in Russia, Cuba, Ecuador, or anywhere else. Physical proximity to Guantanamo Bay and the US mainland are neither required nor particularly advantageous, these are global organizations with secret prisons in many places. What keeps him safe is that there is nothing to be gained in stealing him, he is a public figure, and another sovereign nation has granted him amnesty.