A Response to Your Petition on Edward Snowden

[surf]

ok, I signed the petition to pardon the heroic Mr. Snowden and I just rec'd this pathetic response

Thanks for signing a petition about Edward Snowden. This is an issue that many Americans feel strongly about. Because his actions have had serious consequences for our national security, we took this matter to Lisa Monaco, the President's Advisor on Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Here's what she had to say:

"Since taking office, President Obama has worked with Congress to secure appropriate reforms that balance the protection of civil liberties with the ability of national security professionals to secure information vital to keep Americans safe.

As the President said in announcing recent intelligence reforms, "We have to make some important decisions about how to protect ourselves and sustain our leadership in the world, while upholding the civil liberties and privacy protections that our ideals and our Constitution require."

Instead of constructively addressing these issues, Mr. Snowden's dangerous decision to steal and disclose classified information had severe consequences for the security of our country and the people who work day in and day out to protect it.

If he felt his actions were consistent with civil disobedience, then he should do what those who have taken issue with their own government do: Challenge it, speak out, engage in a constructive act of protest, and -- importantly -- accept the consequences of his actions. He should come home to the United States, and be judged by a jury of his peers -- not hide behind the cover of an authoritarian regime. Right now, he's running away from the consequences of his actions.

We live in a dangerous world. We continue to face grave security threats like terrorism, cyber-attacks, and nuclear proliferation that our intelligence community must have all the lawful tools it needs to address. The balance between our security and the civil liberties that our ideals and our Constitution require deserves robust debate and those who are willing to engage in it here at home."

f@cking pathetic response

 

[bunklocoempire]

We live in a dangerous world.

Life expectancy was reported to be 35 years of age or so when the 4th amendment was jotted down. Life expectancy is reported to be around 78 in the U.S. these days.

Man's life expectancy may change but his nature does not -and man's nature is exactly the reason for that bullshit gov reply and the 4th amendment.

 

[timosman]

ok, I signed the petition to pardon the heroic Mr. Snowden and I just rec'd this pathetic response

what were you expecting ?

 

[muh_roads]

So when do the violators of the 4th amendment accept the consequences of their actions and face a jury of their peers?

How do you protest something that is illegal to speak out about?

Hey Government. Fuck you.

 

[surf]

what were you expecting ?

it's been over two years, so I really wasn't expecting any response. I'll admit to being a bit shocked and more than a bit disappointed that the response appears to have been written by Krauthammer or Guliani

 

[libertarianMoney]

I'm confused by this.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding this but whistleblowing is protected by law. Government was doing things that were not legal (or only legal after the fact.) Government officials directly lied about the activities they were doing. He revealed those lies. That's protected by law. People are asking for him to be pardoned when he legally shouldn't require a pardon.

Government pardoning him would be a gross overstep of government power because it's accepting the fact that they have the right to punish him for anything.

Of course... I'm not confused by government doing this. Government oversteps its power all the time. I'm just confused why people are helping solidify the illusion that government is even in the position to pardon someone for doing something completely legal.

That is scary.

 

[timosman]

White House just twitted how many signatures they got on all petitions - https://twitter.com/wethepeople/status/626099386230026240

The canned response to all who petitioned for snowden

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/response/edward-snowden

written by Lisa Monaco

Ms. Monaco earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Harvard University where she was awarded Magna Cum Laude honors in her field, American History and Literature. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1997 from the University of Chicago Law School where she was Editor-in-Chief of The University of Chicago Law School Roundtable

 

[Occam's Banana]

White House just twitted how many signatures they got on all petitions - https://twitter.com/wethepeople/status/626099386230026240

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLBaEukWwAAlGFY.jpg

The canned response to all who petitioned for snowden

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/response/edward-snowden

'Merica!

'Mocracy!

*burp*

 

[specsaregood]

I have a response to their response.

 

[Origanalist]

Hope and change baby.