Re: Snowden wants to return

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

I think there's a lot we still don't know. Putting him on trial could backfire on some very important people. I don't know all the facts, but it's a krap shoot for me. My opinion right now is I don't care either way. The damage has been done.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

Topaz Gem · ‎03-10-2010

He's probably bored out of his mind in Russia. No good TV, probably doesn't understand the language well, isn't privy to any Russian secrets like he was here, lousy food, no sports teams that he's interested in. ${#emotions_dlg.lol}$ (All said with tongue in cheek, but it's probably true to a certain extent). In other words, he probably has a new appreciation for his former country that he did so much damage to. I don't feel sorry for him.

"Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~Henry James

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/4/2015 Ford1224 said:
I think there's a lot we still don't know. Putting him on trial could backfire on some very important people. I don't know all the facts, but it's a krap shoot for me. My opinion right now is I don't care either way. The damage has been done.

I think you have a point. I'd assume that what he leaked would have to come out, if only to dissect it to see how sensitive the material was.

Isn't that when they do a military trial? So the info can stay in-house?

A Thrill Of Hope The Weary World Rejoices

Jerri E · ‎08-23-2010

Let him stay there. He made his choice by moving country to country, seeking asylum. No welcome mat need be rolled out here for him.

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

I think he should come back to face trial. FYI I don't feel a certain way either way and really didn't follow it enough and am just speaking on what I know.

BUT I have a journalist family member (through marriage), who agrees with Snowden.

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

On 3/4/2015 Jerri E said: Let him stay there. He made his choice by moving country to country, seeking asylum. No welcome mat need be rolled out here for him.

I ITA....he went to Russia of his own free will.....he should stay there

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

On 3/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/4/2015 Ford1224 said:
I think there's a lot we still don't know. Putting him on trial could backfire on some very important people. I don't know all the facts, but it's a krap shoot for me. My opinion right now is I don't care either way. The damage has been done.

I think you have a point. I'd assume that what he leaked would have to come out, if only to dissect it to see how sensitive the material was.

Isn't that when they do a military trial? So the info can stay in-house?

My granddad was an army JAG and it might not necessarily be able to stay in house due to the notoriety of the case.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/4/2015 Lila Belle said:
On 3/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/4/2015 Ford1224 said:
I think there's a lot we still don't know. Putting him on trial could backfire on some very important people. I don't know all the facts, but it's a krap shoot for me. My opinion right now is I don't care either way. The damage has been done.

I think you have a point. I'd assume that what he leaked would have to come out, if only to dissect it to see how sensitive the material was.

Isn't that when they do a military trial? So the info can stay in-house?

My granddad was an army JAG and it might not necessarily be able to stay in house due to the notoriety of the case.

Thanks, Lila! Maybe it would also depend on the sensitivity of what he released.

A Thrill Of Hope The Weary World Rejoices

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

On 3/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/4/2015 Lila Belle said:
On 3/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/4/2015 Ford1224 said:
I think there's a lot we still don't know. Putting him on trial could backfire on some very important people. I don't know all the facts, but it's a krap shoot for me. My opinion right now is I don't care either way. The damage has been done.

I think you have a point. I'd assume that what he leaked would have to come out, if only to dissect it to see how sensitive the material was.

Isn't that when they do a military trial? So the info can stay in-house?

My granddad was an army JAG and it might not necessarily be able to stay in house due to the notoriety of the case.

Thanks, Lila! Maybe it would also depend on the sensitivity of what he released.

The governments involved probably already knew what was released and there really wasn't much of an uproar, except here. He'll become an example of what not to do. That's jmo.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/4/2015 Lila Belle said:
On 3/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/4/2015 Lila Belle said:
On 3/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/4/2015 Ford1224 said:
I think there's a lot we still don't know. Putting him on trial could backfire on some very important people. I don't know all the facts, but it's a krap shoot for me. My opinion right now is I don't care either way. The damage has been done.

I think you have a point. I'd assume that what he leaked would have to come out, if only to dissect it to see how sensitive the material was.

Isn't that when they do a military trial? So the info can stay in-house?

My granddad was an army JAG and it might not necessarily be able to stay in house due to the notoriety of the case.

Thanks, Lila! Maybe it would also depend on the sensitivity of what he released.

The governments involved probably already knew what was released and there really wasn't much of an uproar, except here. He'll become an example of what not to do. That's jmo.