I also am an admirer of Snowden's actions in this case, and what those actions have helped to accomplish. But when choosing how to respond on the issue of leak

I also am an admirer of Snowden's actions in this case, and what those actions have helped to accomplish. But when choosing how to respond on the issue of leaking classified information, I think the government has to look at more than just this case. Would every subsequent leak, inspired by this one, also be heroic? Unlikely.