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KoKo

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8. There probably are and they aren't as "altruistic" as Manning and Snowden...

Reply to Tierra_y_Libertad (Reply #5)

Wed Aug 14, 2013, 11:03 PM

Aug 2013

They can sell to the highest bidder...or perhaps use the info privately for their own purposes to get what they want from someone they can target.

That's why Manning and Snowden are important. They warned us. What about those who had access to their same info who may seek profit and reward.

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