I don't buy into the shill argument, I actually think it is dangerous to write off an opinion that seems to be shared with around half the US population. Instea

I don't buy into the shill argument, I actually think it is dangerous to write off an opinion that seems to be shared with around half the US population. Instead of dismissing the argument I think supporters of his actions need to argue and reason the case clearly. That said the problem with the comments are: * Violation of an employment agreement are not federal crimes * Theft of classified documents is not a violation of the Espionage Act. The reason why the espionage act is from 1917 is because government lawyers love the broad language in it. They haven't needed to update it because it can be applied so broadly, but the language of the law states that there needs to be an intent to aid the enemy or to prevent the US Military from carrying out operations. The other red flag that indicated that Snowden hasn't violated 'basic laws' is that the USA is resorting to diplomatic pressure rather than an INTERPOL notice. You can't use INTERPOL for political charges but you can use it for more classic charges like theft. There is a good reason why the 4th amendment was written, it was a lesson learned form British colonialism where independence oriented towns and villages were surrounded and houses were searched indiscriminately to shake out sympathizers opposed to the crown.