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In reply to the discussion: Al Gore: NSA's Law-Breaking Worse Than Snowden's - USNews [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)are treated in this country. It's the equivalent of us telling eg, a Chinese dissident that he should go back to China and 'face the music'. We don't, because we know what will happen to them if they do. Why would anyone tell a political refugee to return the country they are seeking asylum FROM unless they simply don't care about human rights. Manning was TORTURED, she was kept from any kind of contact with the public where she could have done as Snowden can now do, communicate his side of the story to the public.
Members of the CIA have stated they would 'kill him' if they got the chance. His life and rights would be in severe danger if he were to return to this country until the rule of law has been reestablished and the concept of a fair trial has been re-introduced to our system.
Drake was persecuted for TEN YEARS. HE did what you claim Snowden should do. He went by the book as far as Whistle Blowing rules are concerned. Ask HIM what he thinks of Snowden's decision. Would HE, who DID what you want Snowden to do give him the advise you are giving him?
Drake has answered that question and the answer is 'no'. Because this government cannot be trusted anymore. They apparently have too much to hide.