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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow long before Edward Snowden is on TV in shackles?
To show the world the example of what happens when you try to tell the secrets of your government?
Will he be captured or will he surrender in the next week?
Is it OK to assassinate American citizens on foreign soil when they are considered enemies of our government?
Or has he disappeared never to be seen again? And, if that is the case, would that make you very happy?
However you feel, you have to admit that Barack Obama is much better than George W Bush when it comes to adhering to the law in regards to secrets...
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How long before Edward Snowden is on TV in shackles? (Original Post)
kentuck
Jun 2013
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Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)1. He won't be assasinated. They will arrest him and bring him back for trial.
It's not like when they go after a terrorist/bomber that might have a suicide vest on.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)3. Would it be wrong to assassinate him?
And what would be the problem with that? It's not like our government has never done anything like that before...(devil's advocate)
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)5. Yes, it would be wrong. He has not 'declared war' upon the USA like Al-Qaeda.
He is a traitor,
not a terrorist.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)2. He won't be assassinated. n/t
Harmony Blue
(3,978 posts)4. A trial would expose even more
and keep this topic in the public's mind for a long time.
thecrow
(5,519 posts)6. Not until the bruises have healed.