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Originally Posted by rubicon
The framers made someone being called/labeled a traitor very difficult to prove. As I recall the actions had to place America in harms way and give aid and comfort to the enemy and some other requirements.
What is clear to me is that Snowden breach the trust of his company, broke his confidentiality agreement, brought attention to NSA's programs in such a manner that our enemies domestic and foreign and including those politicians who have and will take cheap and unsubstantiated shots at America.
What is clear is that far too many contractors are being relied upon and that far too many people civilian and federal have security ratings without being properly vetted and well above their stations and education
The tragedy here and with so many other previous leaks is that the admonition of "loose lips sink ships has been lost on subsequent generations following the greatest generation.
Scary stuff
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I think Snowden has been careful not to put any individuals in jeopardy. In fact, I don't think he's put the nation at risk yet, except to ensure his personal freedom with specific allegations.
I've read there are 850,000 contractors with comparable access. At this point, I trust Snowden, but wonder about the other talking heads.
I keep thinking Snowden has everything to lose and nothing to gain. Versus the overwhelming power of the US government. I don't question his sincerity. Technology moves so fast, this may be the last chance we have to retain "for the people, by the people, of the people".