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The support was indirect but it helped to divert attention away from the 'criminal' aspect of Snowden's actions... Which is more than Assange ever got. For exa
by jongjong 4y ago
The support was indirect but it helped to divert attention away from the 'criminal' aspect of Snowden's actions... Which is more than Assange ever got.
For example, I remember Marissa Mayer saying something about it at a critical time after the story broke. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/davos-2014-edward-snowden-spying-revelations-seriously-damaged-our-industry-admits-yahoo-s-marissa-mayer-9078719.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/davos-2014-...
I think that's why a lot of Americans perceive Snowden much more favorably than Assange even though Assange technically never broke any laws.
- codehitchhiker 4y agoI don't really think this is true. I view him unfavorably because he avoided extradition on rape, sexual assault, molestation, and sexual coercion charges until time ran out. I sympathize with him for cracking the admin password to help Manning get documents anonymously, but it doesn't overshadow that he'll never have a day in court for the women who brought credible criminal allegations against him.