Edward Snowden: What To Expect When You're Defecting

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12. "Crime and Punishment".. imagine that. Doing the crime

and having to take responsibility.

So, is snowden wallowing in Russia just waiting for the proper channels to get him to a warmer climate? Like Venezuela? I may have missed something in this whole big picture thing..

"Edward Snowden welcome in Venezuela? Not so much"

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Does Edward Snowden know what he'd be getting into if he ends up gaining asylum here? Many Venezuelans doubt it.

The former National Security Agency contractor remains in Russia seeking at least temporary asylum. But leaders in Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua have to varying degrees said they would be willing to take him in if he can work out a way to get to those countries.

Venezuelans interviewed in recent days say they have more pressing concerns than taking in Snowden, who is wanted by the U.S. government on espionage charges for having leaked details of the government's efforts to monitor email and voice communications.

"It would be better for Venezuela if he stayed far away," said 57-year-old Caracas bus driver Sergio Chacon.

“But if they do bring him, all I ask is that he keep his mouth shut and not live off the money of Venezuelans,” Chacon said. “I believe his only intention would be to bother people.”More..

http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-snowden-venezuela-20130726,0,2577908.story

What kind of reception is that!