Liberal advocates of a police state turn savagely against Edward Snowden

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85. Edward Snowden is a brave bona fide Hero

I continue to call Mr. Snowden a hero. Ideally it shouldn't have had to come to this but I think that Snowden correctly assumed that the only way to get these government spying programs out in the light of day was to take this step. Going through normal channels wouldn't have worked. Yes we had certain information that this government spying was happening but few realized it's extent and I think that even members of Congress were surprised.

Was what Snowden did illegal? Well it might be but if so I would put it in the category of civil disobedience. There have been times in our history where civil disobedience was necessary to right a wrong and this case is one of them.

You know, I used to buy the propaganda that this is a free country, but no more. Edward's brave act has really opened my eyes. This may continue to be the home of the brave, I'll give you that but it certainly is no longer the land of the free. I had never thought that we would get to the point where I am sitting here at my computer wondering if it's safe for me to type something or if the government will go after me for it. We may as well kiss the First Amendment goodbye. And thank you Edward Snowden for helping to open my eyes.

This is not meant as a rant against Barack Obama. After all the Republicans started us down this road and I have no doubt that if McCain or Romney were in the White House things would be worse. I voted for Barack Obama twice and would do it again. But something needs to be done about the surveillance state.