Voted "Neutral". I believe there is great deal of difference between Snowden and the likes of Aldrich Ames. Snowden's actions have cast a much-needed spotligh

Voted "Neutral". I believe there is great deal of difference between Snowden and the likes of Aldrich Ames. Snowden's actions have cast a much-needed spotlight on the NSA, which has clearly moved beyond protecting the United States from foreign threats and deep into Orwellian territory. Ames sold out his country to make a buck; Snowden (who may or may not have other motives) at least provided a valuable service to his fellow Americans. His disclosures about non-domestic NSA activities, however, keep me from voting "Hero".