Re:Edward Snowden makes 'moral' case for presidential pardon
by wildmusings on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @12:24PM
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His responsibility wasn't to your interests. If your interests conflict with America's interests, then yours lose out in the decisions that the United States makes. Just as if my interests as an American conflict with your government's interests, mine will lose out in their decisions.
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Re:Edward Snowden makes 'moral' case for presidential pardon
by funkymike on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @01:01PM
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Not everyone segments responsibility to only their own country. He did humanity a service. He certainly did not have a responsibility to intentionally withhold evidence of US surveillance in other countries. I believe he had a moral imperative to reveal that information.
Re:Edward Snowden makes 'moral' case for presidential pardon
by wildmusings on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @02:06PM
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When you have a government job and are entrusted with a security clearance, your country's interests must be your only concern. The people are entrusting you with their interests.