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I signed it and to be honest I'm not the biggest fan of Snowden but think he deserves an opportunity for pardon. I'm honestly not the slightest bit afraid of r

I signed it and to be honest I'm not the biggest fan of Snowden but think he deserves an opportunity for pardon. I'm honestly not the slightest bit afraid of retaliation, and if I was targeted it would be evidence in favor of Snowden's cause. I don't understand how an American citizen could be afraid of exercising their free speech rights -- if they are violated, then one can vocally draw attention to their situation. I'm really not afraid of repercussions as a random American.

usefulcat 10y ago
Drawing attention is not an effective remedy against abuses by people who aren't held accountable: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130923/11543424624/border-patrols-horrific-treatment-medias-producer-family-friends-highlights-lack-accountability-dhs.shtml https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130923/11543424624/borde...
mhurron 10y ago
> I don't understand how an American citizen could be afraid of exercising their free speech rights -- if they are violated, then one can vocally draw attention to their situation. I'm really not afraid of repercussions as a random American. Because some random American has no practical recourse in such an event.