Is it OK to criticize Edward Snowden?

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"What's the point of "criticizing" his politics?...Snowden is not a political figure. He is not elected. He has no political power and he has no duty to serve the people as do elected officials in the government."

...same reason other people's politics are criticized. He exposed himself to public scrutiny by his actions. He committed a crime.

Bruce Schneier believes he will be remembered as a hero.

Edward Snowden broke the law by releasing classified information. This isn't under debate; it's something everyone with a security clearance knows. It's written in plain English on the documents you have to sign when you get a security clearance, and it's part of the culture. The law is there for a good reason, and secrecy has an important role in military defense.

But before the Justice Department prosecutes Snowden, there are some other investigations that ought to happen.

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/06/prosecuting_sno.html

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3009479

I don't think the situation bodes well for Snowden. The "hero" thing might not pan out.

Schneier also said that Snowden "broke the law," a fact that "isn't under debate," and that "the law is there for a good reason." He also acknowledged that the Justice Department will prosecute Snowden.

U.S. charges Snowden with espionage
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023063699