We haven't talked a whole lot about Edward Snowden in class. The linked article provides an update on his status and the relative hard-line many U.S. politicians are taking against this individual. This story has received a lot of attention, and the so-called 'analysts' in the media have been quick to turn this story into a debate over how to label Mr. Snowden.
Some say he is an absolute traitor for telling secrets about the United States, whereas others think he's a patriot because he has revealed the level to which the National Security Administration goes to gather intelligence.
Where do you stand on this issue, and why? What should happen to Edward Snowden?
http://www.upworthy.com/the-one-where-an-old-white-couple-tries-to-rap-and-actually-pulls-it-off-bw1-7b Totally unrelated, but it has to do with Social Security and it's kind of funny, so you guys should watch it.
ReplyDeleteOh, Ainsley...that's incredibly awesome and super disturbing. Thanks for sharing, I will be sure to share your video with the 'APGAP' students this year. Hope all is well in Madison!
ReplyDeleteI can understand where both sides come from on the Edward Snowden debate. On one hand, he accessed government documents without permission and released them to the public. On the other hand, he was looking out for the common good of American citizens. I think the people that should be prosecuted are government officials who didn't inform us that we are being monitored. Edward Snowden may have illegally shared critical information, but he did what he thought was right.
ReplyDeleteThe main issue with the Edward Snowden debate is that Snowden did what he believed to be morally right, but in this case our government thought that it was illegal. It is easy to point fingers...and personally I believe that neither side did the "right" thing in this scenario. Our government should not be monitoring the citizens of the U.S. and Edward Snowden should not have illegally accessed government documents. Technically because Snowden did something illegal, he will be prosecuted which is unfortunate, but at least he brought to light this issue.
ReplyDeleteI want to start by saying that I give this Snowden guy props for leaking documents that reveal top secret stuff about government programs. This is what I would consider one of the most patriotic people I've ever heard of. Like Ben said, "he was looking out for the common good of American citizens." Although I also agree with Mike Rogers in that he could possibly have actually put people in danger when he revealed this information. Not to mention that he did all this illegally, which should have some sort of repurcussion.
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