>German executives and intelligence officials called Mr. Snowden a hero and said his disclosures had been a boon for business, as N.S.A. suspicions prompted glo

>German executives and intelligence officials called Mr. Snowden a hero and said his disclosures had been a boon for business, as N.S.A. suspicions prompted global companies to look for alternatives to American products and services. I found this tidbit interesting -- the idea that setting aside legalities and popular opinion, NSA policies are having a real (negative) effect on american tech companies.