Comment Re:Ellsberg got a fair trial (Score 1) 519
Snowden made a decision to break the law because he believed his cause was good which justified breaking the law. What if the NSA used the same argument? What if they believe their cause is just as good and justified and more important then adhering to any laws? Snowden sealed his fate the minute he started releasing information on foreign intelligence programs. Programs that have nothing to do violating a US citizen in any way. Ellsberg released documents on actions taken by government prior to and during the Vietnam war. His actions were US domestic in nature and thus the foreign Espionage Act charge could not be prosecuted successfully and that charge was dismissed. Snowden actions far exceeded those of Ellsberg and has guaranteed he will be considered a fugitive from the US for the rest of his life. He has to know that there are only a couple of countries in the world that might not hand him over to the US the minute he exits Russia. And the countries who would protect him have governments that make US government corruption look like little white lies. Countries where free speech and independent media outlets does not exist.