[Sam Gamgee]

If Snowden was really acting in the interests of the Republic why is he on the run? I still fail to see the difference between Snowden and Manning. Leaking secrets is leaking secrets.

[BuckeyeTexan]

Snowden is in Hong Kong because one doesn’t go up against the intelligence agencies of a world superpower and then stay within their jurisdiction.

He broke the law by revealing classified information to the media instead of seeking whistleblower status. That makes him a criminal under U.S. law. However, one can understand why he might not trust the government to protect him as a whistleblower. He chose to present his case to We The People. I for one am listening and hear him out.

Did you not see the video of NSA operatives saying that Snowden should be disappeared? One doesn’t punch a bully in the nose and then stay in arm’s reach. Surely you can understand that, right?

[fireman15]

One difference is that Manning haphazardly exposed our people and foreign contacts, blew their covers and put them at risk. Some of of those have most likely already been killed or imprisoned. Who has Snowden put at risk outside of those persons working for the Obama administration who have been lying to congress? And what happens to people who lie to congress and the public in the Obama administration... they are promoted due to their loyalty.

[OneWingedShark]

If Snowden was really acting in the interests of the Republic why is he on the run?

If David was anointed King of Israel, why did he run when he thought King Saul was going to kill him?