If I was Edward Snowden, I don't think I would return to the USA, even if the president offered me a complete pardon and a medal on top. I don't think I could

If I was Edward Snowden, I don't think I would return to the USA, even if the president offered me a complete pardon and a medal on top. I don't think I could trust the US intelligence apparatus to not get me into some kind of "accident" or come up with some fake charges to put me into prison. Not to mention the risk of some "patriot" taking justice into his/her own hands. Which is very sad, but unless the political landscape in the USA - and internationally - undergoes some major changes, coming back to the USA would be a stupid move for Mr. Snowden, unless he is ready to go to Jail for a long time. And given the example of Bradley/Chelsea Manning, that does not sound very inviting.