POLL: Should Snowden Come Back to the US to Face "Justice"?

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93. Poll: Most think Edward Snowden should stand trial in U.S.

By Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Anthony Salvanto and Fred Backus
January 22, 2014

National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden leaked information about the secret program that collected the phone and internet records of people in the U.S. and abroad – and his actions are not well-received by the public.

Most Americans – 61 percent - think Snowden should have to stand trial in the United States for his actions. Far fewer – 23 percent - think he should be granted amnesty. Republicans, Democrats, and independents all agree on this as well.

Meanwhile, 31 percent approve of Snowden’s actions, while most, 54 percent, disapprove. Majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents disapprove

When asked to come up with a word that describes Edward Snowden, nearly a quarter volunteer either traitor or a similar word that questions his loyalty to his country, while 8 percent say he is “brave” or “courageous” or “a hero”. Just 2 percent volunteered that he is a patriot or patriotic, and another 2 percent say “terrorist”.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-most-think-edward-snowden-should-stand-trial-in-us/

Expect those approval numbers to drop even more precipitously in the coming days.