I still sincerely do not understand the public's delight at Snowden's act. The government has always been hiding something and will continue to hide it for the benefit of society or its use. The fact that we managed to find out a grain of the data that the state authorities do not disclose does not mean that we have won become smarter or gained power.
This means that we are once again convinced that we are only sheep led by someone. Don't think about meaningless things that we can't change. It is more important to focus on making everyone's life better. For example, I study articles about a successful interview at jobandcareer.tips because I want to get a new job.
It's essential, and it's something I can influence.

I'm old enough to remember the Pentagon Papers leaking being called "treason" and Deep Throat from Watergate days being called a traitor.... and on it goes. In time this guy will be on the right of history too, after the huffing and puffing by all politicians is past. All pollies do this, as they hope to suppress the truth when they're in power. What was it Princess Leiah said.... The more you tighten your grip, the more we'll slip through your fingers. May the force be with this guy. It's absurd he has to hide in Russia where clearly he doesn't want to be.

Interesting piece. How do you feel about Assange? I go back and forth on him and I am curious on how people view him also.

I'm so glad you posted this. Thank you.I hadn't caught up with him in quite awhile. Very cogent explanation of what we face today. Have to laugh when I think about an importing business I had out of Tucson in the early 70's. But that's a story for another day.

I feel much better about the knowledge of where he is now and how he clarified his intentions of his act. Snowden is extremely good at communicating and seems to have a crystal clear memory of every detail, which should be working in his favor to re-introduce him to his home here in the USA. Maybe after we iron out the problems we have internally with our own president, Snowden might feel safer negotiating his return.