If any FReeper has not watched the 12.5 minute video of Mr. Snowden explaining what and why he did this, you owe it to yourself to watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yB3n9fu-rM
I found him to be:
intelligent
authentic
brave
patriotic
I urge you to watch it and form your own conclusion. What he reveals is downright scary.
bump to read later.