Quote:While I don't think anything was done to be intentionally sneaky or clandestine or whatever, at best it was stupid. I'm not so sure I'd call this treason to chagrin of those foaming at the mouth. I also don't think Snowden is a traitor so take that as you will. 

 

I tend to look at it this way.  If anyone in the building that I work in did something like this, not only would they be fired on the spot, but there would be an immediate investigation into the incident.  Any effort to stall, delay or possibly cover up the activity would result in the person being detained and brought up on charges.  It wouldn't matter if it was a civilian, enlisted or even the highest ranking officer.

 

By the way, at risk of getting off topic, I have mixed feelings about what Snowden did.  I do think some of what he released and revealed certainly needed to be known, but at the same time he violated the law and should face the consequences of his actions.

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