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This is terrible and it's good that it's seeing some press as a result of Snowden's plight. But the author tries to imply that Snowden is somehow approving of V
by ianferrel 13y ago
This is terrible and it's good that it's seeing some press as a result of Snowden's plight. But the author tries to imply that Snowden is somehow approving of Venezuela's policies.
Seeking asylum isn't an endorsement of Venezuela. It's a last-ditch-effort to stay free against government oppression.
- privong 13y ago> Seeking asylum isn't an endorsement of Venezuela. It's a last-ditch-effort to stay free against government oppression. It's not clear that jumping out of the pan and into the fire is the best option though.
- aptwebapps 13y agoI think most people would prefer the US's version of government oppression to Venezuela's, but might change their mind if they thought they were going to go away for long time if they stayed in the US.
- jlgreco 13y agoHe didn't flee the country because of the things he blew the whistle on.
- copx 13y agoWell, I sure would prefer Venezuela to receiving the Bradley Manning treatment. I think Snowden would do a lot for his cause if he faced the Obama administration in court. However, it's cheap to ask others to be martyrs. Can't really blame him for saying "Okay I risked a lot by leaking this but I am not going to spend the next 20 years in a cell if I can avoid it!"