Snowden Was Justified
"Has Edward Snowden done the U.S. a great service? There is no doubt that his release of highly classified stolen documents has sparked an important public debate, even forcing what could be a major presidential overhaul of the NSA’s surveillance programs. But have his actions—which include the downloading of an estimated 1.7 million files—tipped off our enemies and endangered national security? Is Snowden a whistleblower, or is he a criminal?" -IntelligenceSquaredus.org
For the Motion
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Against the Motion
Side Score: 6
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The day we extol, or endorse the vile conduct of a traitor is the day the nation starts on the slippery road to failure and international insignificance. Snowden accepted his post in the full knowledge of the nature of the position and swore an oath of confidentiality. He stole files to which he had no authorization to access. His dastardly treachery and thievery not only endangered the safety of American agents in the field but the security of the entire nation and our allies. The fight against international terrorism was seriously compromised and made significantly more difficult. Thankfully we have ''REAL PEOPLE'' who have dedicated their lives to the protection of the nation and our allies so the unpatriotic back-stabbing filth can spew out their sanctimonious drivel and try to claim the moral high ground in relative safety. Side: Against the Motion
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