> I hate to generalize but it seems politicians from rural states are more pro-snowden, and those from the coast are pro-NSA. Good observation. There are more

> I hate to generalize but it seems politicians from rural states are more pro-snowden, and those from the coast are pro-NSA. Good observation. There are more terrorism targets on the coasts, too. I imagine these politicians have to pander to the "fear factor" of their constituents who are worried they'll get dirty-bombed by a terrorist unless we check under our beds for terrorists every night.