Given that Russia and China are active enemies of the US, it does matter. It also matters that the information is out there for the various other enemies in the world.
He betrayed all of us, not just DC by going with those two countries. If you want to consider him a patriot, fine - but his alliance with China and Russia are unpatriotic in the least.
All of the threats you suggested are still in our control. Russia and China are not, but Snowden’s damage can be mitigated by bringing him (and his helpers) into US custody and to take further measures to secure the “distributed” information held by “human rights” individuals.
Exactly what “distributed” information, is being held by which “human rights” individuals? Please explain.
How is this for a secret, the fisa court ruled the nsa meta data program request was UNConstitutional. But the administration ha sruled the court decision Top Secret. Are these the kind of secrets you’re so worried about ?
I expect other countries to have their own interests first, often at the expense of our interests. That is natural. Just as you guard your house against roving thieves,burglars, murderers and rapists.
But the cops are supposed to be the good guys; on your side, not the thieves, burglars, murderers and rapists side.
So considering the “cops” like the government, we now have cops that invade our houses and steal, burglarize, rape and murder. I consider that much worse than far away enemies you are on guard for. You cannot defend yourself against cops who are rogue, ‘cause who you gonna call? 911?
Additionally, our government, now being an enemy of the people and the Constitution and the rule of law, isn’t defending us against countries or other entities who mean us harm! They’re on THEIR SIDE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
Heck, 0bomba just gave Egypt to the Russians!
PS - This is NOT an indictment of cops. I am using this as an analogy.