Not looking for trolls.. but.. did anyone else think that Trump was going to pardon Snowden?

I was kind of hoping that when Trump got elected that Edward Snowden was finally going to be able to come home. But I saw some where that Trump sees him as a traitor. How do you feel about this subject?

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Invisible · 26-30, M

I think there might be some hope in January, but it's hard to say. I saw Snowden's most recent interview, and he makes a fair case for himself: it's been years since his leak, and there is no evidence that any negative effects came about as a result of his actions. I would like to see him pardoned. We need more laws protecting whistle blowers.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

I agree. I mean the NSA was snooping on everyone. All he did was point a finger at it. Otherwise it would still be going on and no one would know.

Shade70 · 51-55, M

That's the big thing for me. He's only in this position due to the nature of the contract he was under. Had he been a full government employee, he'd already be protected under whistle-blower status and it wouldn't be an issue. If he was a civilian working for a private business, same thing. But as a civilian contractor with the government, he falls into a grey zone where no laws have been passed for protection. On that level alone, prosecuting him doesn't pass the smell test and a pardon is warranted.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

Well then I hope poor Snowden likes it in Russia. I hear the average boob size there is a c cup. LOL

SimplyTracie · 26-30, F

@Dainbramadge: I think the snooping around will go on and on no matter who is the president.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

@SimplyTracie: Oh Yeah. It's just the nature of the beast. I just wanted Snowden to come back home. I guess I feel sorry for him. He was acting with in the boundaries of his conscience .

jackjjackson · M

@Dainbramadge: nothing the matter with a nice firm c cup 😀

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

@Jackjjacksonjr: You said it brother LOL