For the sake of argument -- This should be called The Snowden Principle. For the sake of argument let's say we don't call this the Snowden principle, because t

For the sake of argument -- This should be called The Snowden Principle. For the sake of argument let's say we don't call this the Snowden principle, because that would mean we are in an argument with uninformed people who are so arrogant that they think they are the first generation to wrestle with tough decisions and lofty ideals. Forty years ago my parents could have called this "the Ellsberg Principle" and I am sure that HNers from other countries can easily come up with examples from not so recent history in their country. Can we please try and raise the level of dialogue and expect a little more of ourselves before running to twitter/blog/HN?