[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I think that criminal is a better word to use than traitor. No disclosure is one of the many agreements made by NSA workers and consultants.

It is really amazing how many people think (1) that NSA is actually listening to their phone calls and (2) that this is something put into place by the Obama administration.

It has been going on since at least 2001. Your individual calls are not being monitored!

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I agree. This surveillance also plays a vital part in protecting us from another 9/11 or Oklahoma City like attack. The US is still hated by many in various other parts of the world. If you use certain words in an e-mail, phone conversation, etc. then a computer continues to tape that conversation or e-mail. I do not see people listening in on our private phone calls. How many employees would the NSA have to do this kind of work?

Snowden looks like a criminal to be who violated the terms of his employment and other contracts as well as the US criminal law statutes. Cannot really see him as a whistleblower. Not a traitor so far but could become one soon given what information he gives to other countries.

I have to agree. PFC Manning is guilty of treason for releasing confidential data to Wikileaks that compromised many of our operations in Afghanistan This guy is only guilty of violating his terms of employment. Unfortunately he Pi$$ed off the NSA. If his name would have been Holder he would not be in trouble.

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