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Originally Posted by fintstone
I don't think that is the case at all. In fact, it could not be further from the truth.
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You and he disagree about the effectiveness/appropriateness of the whistleblowing procedure. He seems to believe that the individuals working in/for the government have a more personal responsibility for any inappropriate activities, and he seems (I'm making some assumptions about the thinking of someone I do not know at all) to believe that just because an argument can be made about the technical legality of an activity, it does not justify the appropriateness of the activity.
That said, Mr. Snowden does seem to be saying that the problems stem from an unaware/apathetic electorate that will not hold itself accountable for electing leaders that will act in society's best interests. His intentions seem to me to be that US society be made aware of what we are doing to ourselves.
This is where you are placing the blame as well, and the more basic underlying problem as well, is it not? You may disagree strongly with the appropriateness of his methods, but you guys are looking at the same problem - the damage those we elect are doing - and seeing the same answer - society needs to be more responsible.