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If you want to know why Snowden did it, and the way he did it, you have to know the stories of two other men. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/22/h
by mehrdadn 7y ago
If you want to know why Snowden did it, and the way he did it, you have to know the stories of two other men.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/22/how-pentagon-punished-nsa-whistleblowers https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/22/how-pentagon...
"The sad reality of today’s policies is that going to the inspector general with evidence of truly serious wrongdoing is often a mistake. Going to the press involves serious risks, but at least you’ve got a chance."
- Fjolsvith 7y agoThe point being made by the press...
- mehrdadn 7y agoI don't get this response. It's not even an American press organization making the point for heaven's sake. Whom else would you logically expect to make this point who hasn't already? Obama? Trump? Me?
- Fjolsvith 7y agoThe press is saying, "Let us help you. We're your only hope." To me, it is self-serving.