McCain: Young Americans admire Snowden, see him as ‘some kind of Jason Bourne’

Washington Times ^ | August 11, 2013 | Ben Wolfgang

[Second Amendment First]

A deep distrust of government has led young Americans to hold up NSA leaker Edward Snowden as a hero, Sen. John McCain said Sunday.

“There’s a young generation who believes he’s some kind of Jason Bourne,” the Arizona Republican said during on “Fox News Sunday,” referring to the lead character in the Bourne movie trilogy who battled his own government, particularly the CIA.

Mr. Snowden’s revelations — including details of the National Security Agency’s data-collection efforts — have led to a debate on the national security vs. privacy question, and how to balance the two.

President Obama last week laid out a series of proposed reforms to government spying programs in an effort to reassure Americans that their Fourth Amendment rights aren’t being trampled. His proposals include having a privacy advocate argue against the federal government in court, more restrictions on the mass collection of phone records and other steps.

Mr. McCain, a widely respected figure on national security and his party’s 2008 presidential nominee, said the White House’s recommendations could be beneficial.

But there’s a deeper problem that must be addressed, he said.

“Right now there’s kind of a generational change. Young Americans do not trust this government,” Mr. McCain said. “Without trusting government you can’t do a lot of things.”

[Second Amendment First]

“Right now there’s kind of a generational change. Young Americans do not trust this government,” Mr. McCain said. “Without trusting government you can’t do a lot of things.”

Senator McCain, it isn't just young Americans who don't trust the government, we geezers don't trust you either.

[blackdog]

If Mcnasty is talking in terms of relativism toward young people’s views between him and Snowden, I’ll fork in the road toward Snowden thank you!.

[BenLurkin]

Senile old man — as the Egyptians recently observed.

[SIRTRIS]

McCain is now following breaking news out of Hollywood?

[Balding_Eagle]

“Right now there’s kind of a generational change. Young Americans do not trust this government,”

I guess the younger generation is wiser than we give them credit for.

[JRandomFreeper]

Without trusting government you can’t do a lot of things

Good. Try limiting yourself to Art 1 Sec 8, McLame.

/johnny

[Farmer Dean]

McCain’s thought processes were highly suspect when he was younger.Now that old-timer’s disease is catching up with him,he’s a world class train wreck.

[Farmer Dean]

Pretty soon he’ll be following shiny objects.

[wardaddy]

I think Strawberries is right.

[Bryan24]

Senator McCain, WE DON’T TRUST YOU!

[Vince Ferrer]

“Right now there’s kind of a generational change. Young Americans do not trust this government,” Mr. McCain said. “Without trusting government you can’t do a lot of things.”

Then do less, alleged republican. Why not listen to the young people and try to court them rather than explaining them away and ignoring them?

[Second Amendment First]

McCain to young Americans: Get off my lawn!

[SECURE AMERICA]

What kind of stupid do you need to be to compare Snowden to a Jason Bourne character?

[cripplecreek]

This near 50 American sees John McCain as something very similar to last night’s hamburger helper.

[null and void]

If the government were trustworthy, we’d trust it.

[dfwgator]

[null and void]

What kind of stupid do you need to be to compare Snowden to a Jason Bourne character?

A special kind!

[snuffy smiff]

And lots of it!

[353FMG]

Hey McCain, you definitely ain’t no Jason Bourne.

[hosepipe]

LoL.... now thats funny...