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Originally Posted by JB in TV
I've said this before and I will say it again right now...almost every day and in almost article in the press discussing something about the government, it says the information came from someone who "needs to remain anonymous because that high ranking official isn't authorized to discuss this issue" ...How is this any different than what Snowden is doing? And these supposed high ranking officials are exempt from prosecution? Yet they want to prosecute Snowden? Something is very wrong here.
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You're darn right something is very wrong here! And in all likelihood we'll never know the truth....
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Originally Posted by Hal :-)
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 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".
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Almost like he's willing to sacrifice his own life for what he perceives as the need for honesty. Sad, the directions that the country has taken in the last several decades....
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Originally Posted by buggyone
.... 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! |
If anyone, whatever his or her reasons, does not accept this as truth (see my bold emphasis in the quote), there is a bridge in Brooklyn I would like to sell that individual....