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> in other words: i want the dirt, too. 100% agree. I'm constantly amazed at how some ordinary citizens can be mad at Snowden or Assange for releasing informa
by admax88q 10y ago
> in other words: i want the dirt, too.
100% agree.
I'm constantly amazed at how some ordinary citizens can be mad at Snowden or Assange for releasing information. Wouldn't you want to know? Even just for interest sake I like to know what government and politicians around the world are up to.
- meddlepal 10y agoI think many (most?) people are OK with the mantra "ignorance is bliss". HN readership doesn't really represent the average citizen. So while you may want the info that likely doesn't hold for a lot of folks who really only care about a very minor set of immediate concerns (food, shelter, children).
- admax88q 10y agoI guess so, I just can't relate to that mentality.
- steveeq1 10y agoI've actually asked people about this, and the prevailing attitude is "it puts lives in danger" or "sacrifices national security". While I don't agree with those opinions , the opposing viewpoint seems to view Snowden as a "snitch".
- ionised 10y ago> he opposing viewpoint seems to view Snowden as a "snitch" Children call eachother snitches. That's the level of discourse we're dealing with in these matters?