Despite Media Manipulation, Snowden Should Face Justice
by David B. Grinberg
May 29
... Let's remember that Snowden is a self-admitted liar, thief and fugitive ...
With all this in mind, it's perplexing to me why some people still trust him at all ...
Whether or not the National Security Agency (NSA) actually violated any laws is also for a U.S. court to decide, not a narcissist like Snowden who may harbor delusions of grandeur ...
While we are all entitled to our personal opinions about Snowden, he should not be entitled to wantonly break U.S. law, damage our national security, and embarrass America before world leaders with whom we must work ...
http://politix.topix.com/story/12315-op-ed-despite-media-manipulation-snowden-should-face-justice
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(2,506 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)Tarheel_Dem
(31,211 posts)More Americans Oppose Edward Snowden's Actions Than Support Them
By Mark Murray
More Americans oppose Edward Snowdens decision to flee the U.S. with thousands of stolen documents and reveal confidential details about the National Security Agencys surveillance programs than those who support his actions, according to a new NBC News poll.
The findings come in the wake of Nightly News anchor Brian Williams wide-ranging, exclusive interview with Snowden, which aired on NBC primetime last Wednesday. Yet, the nations opinion of the former government contractor turned worlds most wanted man changes significantly by age.
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The poll shows a striking difference of opinion in Snowden by age. Those ages 18 to 34 tend support Snowdens actions, by 32 percent to 20 percent, and view him a favorable light, compared with all other age groups who dont.
http://www.nbcnews.com/#/news/us-news/more-americans-oppose-edward-snowdens-actions-support-them-n119476
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The NBC poll finds Americans -- by a 2-to-1 margin view Snowden in a negative light: 27 percent of voters have an unfavorable opinion of him, while 13 percent have a positive one.
Poll: Most think Edward Snowden should stand trial in U.S.
National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden leaked information about the secret program that collected the phone and internet records of people in the U.S. and abroad and his actions are not well-received by the public.
Most Americans 61 percent - think Snowden should have to stand trial in the United States for his actions. Far fewer 23 percent - think he should be granted amnesty. Republicans, Democrats, and independents all agree on this as well.
Meanwhile, 31 percent approve of Snowdens actions, while most, 54 percent, disapprove. Majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents disapprove.
Americans are divided as to the impact on the country from making the NSA program public. While 40 percent think the disclosure has been good for the country, 46 percent think it has been bad.
When asked to come up with a word that describes Edward Snowden, nearly a quarter volunteer either traitor or a similar word that questions his loyalty to his country, while 8 percent say he is brave or courageous or a hero. Just 2 percent volunteered that he is a patriot or patriotic, and another 2 percent say terrorist.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-most-think-edward-snowden-should-stand-trial-in-us/
smb
(3,453 posts)OnyxCollie
(9,958 posts)The guy whose private equity management group (Carlyle Group) owns the company (Booz Allen Hamilton) contracted by the NSA to do the domestic spying gets a Medal of Freedom.
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DJ13
(23,671 posts)Good doggie!
Theres a treat if you can sit up and beg.
SamKnause
(13,043 posts)the two tier justice system should be examined in the U.S.
There is no rule of law if anyone is exempt.
I support the actions of Snowden.
I did not support the actions of the Bush administration.
They should be held accountable.
We should never look forward until those responsible for the past are held accountable.
Bailing out Wall Street was a travesty of justice.
Our "Supreme Court" decisions have had devastating effects on the country.
Our penal system is atrocious.
Our politicians restricting voting rights in a slap in the face.
Why should Snowden be held accountable when so many are above the law ????
I am grateful for what Snowden did.
I am grateful to anyone who tells the truth about what our government is trying to hide.
GeorgeGist
(25,294 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)Snowden would never be able to get a fair trial under the Espionage Act
TheKentuckian
(24,949 posts)who at the same time are feverishly trying to whitewash the unconstitutional surveillance state as they go, fucking hypocrites.
Putrid.