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Agreed, though as a counter point to OP I would propose that if Snowden only revealed information about our international operations then he should have been pr
by serg_chernata 10y ago
Agreed, though as a counter point to OP I would propose that if Snowden only revealed information about our international operations then he should have been prosecuted. However, his act was twofold. Arguably 50% heroic and 50% of betrayal. There is no good to your running of a red light. This is not a proper comparison.
- EdHominem 10y agoThat's not your, or Snowden's worry. The law doesn't say you have to reveal criminal activity - only IF you feel it's a benefit overall. If the organization had real internal controls, or was under the control of government at all, Snowden could have used those channels and could have been expected to. But as soon as he fears they won't work he must do whatever he can. The obligation to blow the whistle doesn't end when it's hard, or when your friends get hurt.