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People being arrested for intentionally giving away classified materials is a blow to Freedom of the Press? SMH

Assange's "crime" is apparently the crime of pointing out Hillary's crimes that the world knew about anyway. Hell, all of FR could be arrested under that standard. I'm not entirely opposed to what Snowden did (revealed that the Deep State was abusing its surveillance powers against US citizens)... if Snowden was willing to face the consequences for his actions, then I would respect him quite a bit... and if he were fighting for the protections of all Americans against the Deep State... but he actually has to face the consequences, and a fair judge and jury. Instead, Snowden runs to Russia, hides, and founds the "Freedom of the Press Foundation", seeking to protect journalists from government surveillance, but apparently we lesser citizens can be abused once again. Trying to change the rules and allowing the "mishandling" (or revealing) of classified materials is not the proper response, either.

"People being arrested for intentionally giving away classified materials is a blow to Freedom of the Press? SMH Assange's "crime" is apparently the crime of pointing out Hillary's crimes that the world knew about anyway. Hell, all of FR could be arrested under that standard. I'm not entirely opposed to what Snowden did (revealed that the Deep State was abusing its surveillance powers against US citizens)... if Snowden was willing to face the consequences for his actions, then I would respect him quite a bit... and if he were fighting for the protections of all Americans against the Deep State... but he actually has to face the consequences, and a fair judge and jury. Instead, Snowden runs to Russia, hides, and founds the "Freedom of the Press Foundation", seeking to protect journalists from government surveillance, but apparently we lesser citizens can be abused once again. Trying to change the rules and allowing the "mishandling" (or revealing) of classified materials is not the proper response, either."

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I think you are being a little harsh on Snowden.

Did you happen to see the movie, "Snowden"? I recommend it.