| 20happyballs said: .. Here's an argument from someone who would call him a "Traitor". If you're gonna reply, make sure you read the whole post. First of all, it is undeniable that what the Government is doing is a violation of our rights. There is no argument here. The government deserves the backlash they are receiving. The people have the right to be angry, and the government really has no say in the matter. Everyone worried that their privacy is being violated. But you have to remember that because of the secrecy of the program and because the program covers millions and millions of people, most of us will not be affected on a personal level. You have nothing to fear unless you are a terrorist. The government would not use the evidence they can obtain from these programs on just any matter of criminal offense. They would not risk being exposed. And if anyone is afraid of their private matters being exposed, or a government official knowing what you do (whether it be cheating, child pornography, and other embarrassing things), it's not like the government officials are even gonna care. They are technically monitoring millions of people. You are just a name and nothing else. They don't care what you do, as long as it does not involve spying, terrorism, or whatever acts they deem a matter of national security. Sometimes, and I know many of you won't agree with this, it's better that the public not be informed of everything. The programs that the government is hiding from us is only meant to protect us. If Snowden did not reveal the government's secrets, us non-terrorist U.S. citizens could only be affected positively. It is expected that the public will get angry. Humans are selfish by nature and they don't like to consider the big picture. But don't you wish that the government was able to prevent the recent Boston Bombings or even 9/11? Sure, the government was not able to prevent these tragic events, but imagine if they did. Would you still be angry at the government if they saved your close family member because of these programs? To be honest, Snowden's action did not accomplish anything. Maybe the government will say that they will stop these programs, but I'm sure that they are still going to continue doing what they are trying to do to protect us. But now it is going to be harder for them because they can't get caught by the public again. And why reveal yourself? I'm sure that he could have done it anonymously.
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i have to disagree with bold. right now you have nothing to fear unless you are a terrorist. ..but these are dangerous tools. the nazi's took control of germany and changed it from a respectable country to a murderous dictatorship in a matter of years. maybe you trust bush and/or obama but i do not want these kinds of tools in the wrong hands and that means having watchdogs and whistle blowers. the checks and balances is what makes america work and when you remove them with secret programs you open the door for exploitation.
unfortunately, i have to sort of agree with underlined. nothing positive is likely to come from this. i'm glad i'm aware but it doesn't seem like it will cause change. i have lost all respect for obama however. such a fucking disappointment...
